Through the long-running Civic Mission programme, Wales' universities are using their expertise, experience and resources to support local and national responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By providing training opportunities, equipment and skills opportunities, Welsh universities are contributing to national efforts to support the National Health Service (NHS) and local communities. Specific examples from the universities include:
Cardiff University has joined other ERRIN members in a consortium of academic institutions researching genome sequencing to map the spread of the disease.
To read more about efforts made to tackle the new coronavirus at Welsh universities, click here.