What is the IAB?

The Institute of Advanced Broadcasting (IAB) is an Applied Research and Innovation Institute for Digital Convergence based at the University of Wales, Newport. The IAB has been in existence since its formation on the 5th September 2008. In partnership with academia, business and the public sector the IAB is developing applied research projects which will address the challenges of Digital Convergence and meet the requirements of the change that is driving the Digital Economy. The IAB will enable academic, business and public sector IP, projects and ideas to be tested, trialled and commercialised.

The IAB has 3 advisory groups that make up the board which is chaired by Simon Gibson the CEO of Wesley Clover Corporation. The groups are;


  • Business Advisory group
  • Digital Inclusion Advisory group
  • Academic Stakeholder group

Our Mission Statement

“To transform the digital economy in Wales by increasing digital inclusion enabled through the use of world class academic research and advanced broadcasting technologies and to develop a profitable and sustainable eco system that positions South East Wales as the leader in converged media globally”

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