GW4

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GW4
FormationJanuary 2013
TypeConsortium of United Kingdom-based universities
Region served
Wales and South West England
Membership
University of Bath
University of Bristol
Cardiff University
University of Exeter
Websitegw4.ac.uk
Map of South West England and South Wales showing the GW4 universities

GW4 (also known as GW4 Alliance or Great Western 4) is a consortium of four research intensive universities in South West England and Wales. It was formed in January 2013 by the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter to enhance research collaboration.[1][2][3] It was launched at the House of Commons in October 2014.[4] In 2014, the group launched a research project into the use of algae to clean up contaminated water at the Wheal Jane tin mine and extract the heavy metals.[5] In 2015 the consortium secured £4.6M from the Medical Research Council for a collaborative PhD training programme in biomedical research.[6]

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  1. ^ "South West research intensive universities join forces for new collaboration". University of Bristol. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Our Vision". GW4. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. ^ Gareth Evans (11 September 2013). "Cardiff University climbs league table of world's elite for first time in five years". Wales Online. Media Wales.
  4. ^ "Universities' collaboration celebrated". University of Bristol. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  5. ^ Jamie Doward (27 December 2014). "Groundbreaking biofuel project brings new life to Cornish mine". The Observer.
  6. ^ "£4.6M boost for future biomedical research leaders". University of Bristol. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
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