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Sir Iain Gray, one of the UK’s most senior figures in innovation and industrial strategy, visited our city centre creative innovation projects, Somer and The Studio in Bath, this week. Sir Iain Gray, who has a career spanning over 40 years, is a key architect of the UK’s innovation system. The first and former Chief Executive of Innovate UK, Sir Iain has deep experience in aerospace, government, and academia and is now the Chair of Aerospace Bristol and Futures West Foundation, with a focus on how regions like the West of England turn innovation into real economic growth.  The visit follows shortly after the launch of our ‘Strategy 2035: The Professionally Creative University for the future’ and was a welcome opportunity to showcase real examples of our strategy in practice. Find out more about the visit here: https://bit.ly/4mGxUbU 🔗 Prof Georgina Andrews Caroline Anstey Kate Pullinger Tamara Parsons-Baker Lucy Stone Charlie Hooper-Williams Amy Spencer Future Fashion Works West of England Mayoral Combined Authority #BSUProud #WeAreBSU