Agenda and minutes

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1.1 Apologies were received from David Rees AM, Byron Davies AM and Rhun ap Iorwerth AM. There were no substitutions.

Witnesses:

Professor Richard B. Davies, Vice-Chancellor, Swansea University, Higher Education Wales

Wendy Sadler, Schools Liaison Officer, School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff University

Professor Andy Evans, Institute Director, Department of Mathematics and Physics, Aberystwyth University

2.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

2.2 Wendy Sadler agreed to provide the Committee with a note on the Stimulating Physics Network in England.

Witness:

Richard Spear, CEO, Careers Wales

3.1 Richard Spear responded to questions from members of the Committee.

3.2 Richard Spear agreed to provide information on the number of specific placements relating to STEM subjects that Careers Wales hold on their database.

Witnesses:

Dr Greg Walker, Deputy Chief Executive, CollegesWales

Mr Barry Liles, Principal, Coleg Sir Gâr

4.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

4.2 Barry Liles agreed to provide an LSIS evaluation on students who participate in skills competitions.

4.3 Dr Greg Walker agreed to provide information on the take-up of STEM courses for HND, HNC and Foundation  degrees.

Witness:

Dr Tom Crick, Senior Lecturer in Computing Science, Cardiff Metropolitan University

5.1 Dr Tom Crick responded to questions from members of the Committee.

6.1 The Committee noted the minutes and other documents.