Project:

Digital Signal Processing Centre

Overview:

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology is a vital part of the digital economy and manages how digital information is processed efficiently and reliably between devices and people. 

Bangor University has established leading capabilities in developing new DSP technologies, supporting industry collaboration, job creation and opportunities within the region’s supply chains. The project is recognised by both Welsh and UK Governments as being critical to the development and future of North Wales and the wider economy.

Ambition North Wales is working with lead sponsor, Bangor University to develop this project.

Lead Sponsor:

 

Objectives

Additional GVA

Generate up to £10 million net additional GVA

Job Creation

Create up to 35 new jobs for the region

Innovation

Encourage innovation by working on 70 projects by 2031

Investment Targets

£3m

Growth Deal

£0m

Other Public Sector

£0m

Private Sector

£3m

Total Investment

Which stage has the project reached?

Stage01.
Determine the Project context:

The planning phase of the spending proposal. Assessing the strategic context for the project and demonstrating how it provides synergy with other projects within the portfolio.
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Stage02.
Preparing the Strategic Outline Case:

The scoping phase of the project. Making the case for change and identifying the preferred way forward.
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Stage03.
Preparing the Outline Business Case:

The planning phase for the project. Identifying the options that provide value for money, confirming the affordability of the project and determining the arrangements for the successful delivery of the project. 
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Stage04.
Approval of the Outline Business Case:

The Outline Business Case is presented to the North Wales Economic Ambition Board for approval. When approved the procurement phase of the project can begin. 
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Stage05.
Preparing the Full Business Case:

The procurement phase of the project. Recording the findings of the procurement and confirming the management arrangements for the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the project.  
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Stage06.
Approval of the Full Business Case:

The Full Business Case is presented to the North Wales Economic Ambition Board for approval. When approved the implementation phase of the project can begin. 
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Stage07.
Project implementation and monitoring:

The project implementation phase. The Full Business Case is used as a reference point to deliver the project and monitor progress. 
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Stage08.
Project Evaluation:

The post project implementation stage. Evaluating how well the project was delivered and lessons learnt.  The Full Business Case is used to determine the extent the anticipated benefits were delivered and realised.
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Key Members

  • Professor Morag McDonald Read more
    Professor Morag McDonald Dean of College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Bangor University
  • Bryn Jones Read more
    Bryn Jones Senior Strategic Innovation & Partnerships Officer, Bangor University
  • Soo Vinnicombe Read more
    Soo Vinnicombe Strategic Project Development Officer, Bangor University
  • Stuart Whitfield Read more
    Stuart Whitfield Digital Programme Manager
Professor Morag McDonald
Professor Morag McDonald Dean of College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Bangor University

  • Senior Responsible Owner for the Digital Signal Processing Centre project
  • Dean of College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Bangor University

Bryn Jones
Bryn Jones Senior Strategic Innovation & Partnerships Officer, Bangor University

  • Project Manager for the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology project
  • Deputy Senior Responsible Owner for the Digital Signal Processing Centre project
  • Senior Strategic Innovation & Partnerships Officer at Bangor University

Soo Vinnicombe
Soo Vinnicombe Strategic Project Development Officer, Bangor University

  • Project Management support for Centre for Environmental Biotechnology
  • Project Management support for Centre Digital Signal Processing Centre
  • Project Management support for Centre Low Carbon Energy Centre of Excellence (Egni)
  • Strategic Project Development Officer

Stuart Whitfield
Stuart Whitfield Digital Programme Manager

My Role:

  • Responsible for the successful co-ordination of the Programme’s projects and management of their inter-dependencies
  • Leads and manages the development and delivery of the Programme, identifying key strategic cross-cutting themes and interventions
  • Responsible for delivering change, maintaining focus, and momentum across the Programme


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