The Brunel Centre opens to power sustainable and inclusive growth for the West of England

Hear from key stakeholders at the launch of the Brunel Centre which took place at the Roman Baths on 3 July 2025. The Brunel Centre was created by the University of Bath with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and Futures West to provide economic insights to support the industrial strategy. This includes insights from Professor Phil Taylor, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Bath; Jess Lee, Director of Strategy for the West of England Combined Authority (WECA); Professor Sir Steve West CBE, Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive of the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE); Professor Sir Iain Grey, Chair of Futures West; Carla Denyer MP (Bristol Central); Andrea Dell, Director, Futures West; Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath); Professor Sarah Hainsworth OBE, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, University of Bath; and Dr Lucy Martin, Director, Brunel Centre.