Miss Wales finalist urges women to explore careers in manufacturing
“There is so much opportunity for women in manufacturing”. That’s the message from delighted Miss Wales hopeful and Sony UK Technology Centre employee Hannah Williams. The 23-year-old sourcing officer, based at the specialist Pencoed manufacturing facility, has been selected as a finalist in this year’s prestigious pageantry competition. But the Cardiff University graduate … Read more
What are the biggest changes to this year’s banned sports substance list and what does it mean for athletes?
Pushing yourself to the limits of physical endurance to claim that all important win is what sport is all about. Throughout the competitive world you see it time and time again. Tour De France riders tackling some of the most challenging mountains in the world, international rugby players enduring significant impacts, and weightlifters lifting double … Read more
Tim Peake space capsule made of LEGO and hydrogen-powered car arrive at Techniquest
A replica of Tim Peake’s space capsule built using 150,000 LEGO bricks has gone on display at Cardiff’s Techniquest. The replica of the Russian Soyuz Space Capsule, created by the UK Space Agency and professional LEGO building company Bright Bricks, is set to be exhibited at the science discovery centre from this month. The … Read more
Miss Wales finalist urges women to explore careers in manufacturing
“There is so much opportunity for women in manufacturing”. That’s the message from delighted Miss Wales hopeful and Sony UK Technology Centre employee Hannah Williams. The 23-year-old sourcing officer, based at the specialist Pencoed manufacturing facility, has been selected as a finalist in this year’s prestigious pageantry competition. But the Cardiff University graduate isn’t taking … Read more
Techniquest’s After Hours event set to get the X Factor
Techniquest is set to get the X Factor when its popular adult-only After Hours event returns in February. The Science Communication-themed night will take place on February 23 at the Cardiff Bay-based science discovery centre with the regional finals of the FameLab competition set to take place. Sponsored by insurance provider Admiral, the X Factor-style … Read more
Lexington advises upon completed deals worth over £25 million in first twelve months
A staggering £25 million in transactions has been completed by Cardiff-based Lexington Corporate advisors in its first year. The corporate advisory firm is celebrating the significant achievement as it marks its first year in business. Since being established in January 2016 the Maltings-based firm has worked on completed transactions in excess … Read more
Cardiff firm marks start of 2017 by expanding workforce
A specialist business advisory firm has marked the new year by adding a wealth of new talent to its growing Cardiff office. Greenaway Scott, which specialises in advising the life science, technology, pharmaceutical and IT sectors, has welcomed Elle McCook, Catherine Jones, John Griffiths and Chelsea Parker. Miss McCook, who has a Master of … Read more
Ffilm Factory 35 among filming locations of major US TV show Will
Laurie Davidson who stars in Will Sony UK Technology Centre’s Ffilm Factory 35 has been selected as one of the filming locations for a major US TV show which will inject millions into the Welsh economy. Will, which details the fictional early years of playwright William Shakespeare, has been partly filming at Sony UK TEC’s … Read more
Ogmore MP congratulates Sony UK TEC managing director on influential listing
(From left) Sony managing director Steve Dalton OBE, Ogmore MP Chris Elmore, and director of professional services Gerald Kelly Newly appointed Ogmore MP Chris Elmore has visited Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed to congratulate its managing director on being named as one of the most influential manufacturers in the UK. The Labour MP, who … Read more