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Push comes as government reshuffle moves research and innovation from education to economy department
University and business leaders from across Wales have called on the new Labour-led government there to back research and innovation, and to help foster better links between Welsh research institutions.
The calls came as a government reshuffle has reportedly moved responsibility for research and innovation from the education to the economy department—a move generally welcomed by the sector.