WECA Mayor Helen Godwin Visits IAAPS
On 22 January, the Mayor for the West of England, Helen Godwin, visited the IAAPS facility to learn more about our role in advancing clean transport research and innovation. The Mayor, accompanied by Jess Lee, Director of Strategy at WECA, toured our laboratories and specialist test areas — including a demonstration of our state of the art driving simulator.
Mayor Helen Godwin with the team at IAAPS
Speaking after the visit, Helen expressed her admiration:
“IAAPS shows how world class research can translate into real, everyday impact for our region. The University of Bath is playing a crucial role in delivering innovation and our growth ambitions… What I saw during this visit underlines the importance of strong collaboration between universities, industry and our combined authority. By working together, we can create more well paid jobs and ensure the West of England can develop a cleaner, more sustainable transport system that people can rely on.”
Discussions during the tour focused on how IAAPS’ capabilities align with WECA’s growth strategy, and the institute’s pivotal role in hydrogen research and the future of clean aviation.
Professor Emma Carmel, Interim Pro Vice Chancellor, added:
“We were delighted to welcome Helen and Jess to see the facility and discuss our future ambitions. If the region is to fully realise its economic and net zero goals, strong partnerships between Bath and the other regional universities, with industry and the West of England Combined Authority, are essential.”