GE and Swansea University Sign MoU

GE Healthcare and Swansea University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to act as partners on commercial opportunities and in research proposals for funding by third parties, while working together to share knowledge and expertise of their respective industries.

The partnership will provide opportunities for Swansea’s staff and students to undertake placements at GE’s global headquarters for cell technology, The Maynard Centre, based in Cardiff to work on the development of new medical technologies such as human identification and diagnostics, whilst GE will benefit from the multi-disciplinary research expertise the University can offer.

Swansea University’s Vice Chancellor Professor Richard Davies said: “Entering into this agreement with GE Healthcare provides a secure and sustainable basis for our growing working relationships with this major global company. Their insight into the needs of the international healthcare industry will benefit our staff and students in helping to shape their scientific research and professional development. By deploying the University’s research and training capabilities in partnership with GE we can develop new commercial initiatives and help win investment and jobs for Wales.”

Ger Brophy, GE Healthcare’s Chief Technology Officer, added: “It’s fantastic to be working with such a respected institution as Swansea University at a time when life sciences are playing such an integral role in the growth plan for Wales.  We see this new working agreement as a way to formalise and build on our long-standing partnership with the University and to work together towards a healthier future for Wales and the wider world."