The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cumbria has welcomed a report from Universities UK saying that that universities can play a big role in sparking economic growth in the UK.
The ‘Our universities: generating growth and opportunity’ report, explores ways in which universities can contribute to economic growth, and makes several recommendations such as establishing collaborative hubs for skills development, building on the Help to Grow scheme, and the rapid expansion of University Enterprise Zones.
Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell said: “We were established in Cumbria for a reason, and this drives us: to increase higher education participation in our county, to address higher-level skills and sector needs and most importantly to positively impact on the lives and livelihoods of individuals across our communities.
“Today’s report demonstrates how universities are already making a difference, generating growth and opportunity in the UK, and it also highlights how, with government support, we can do even more.
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