The people’s priorities for Greater Manchester’s universities: sharing our polling data
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Manchester Professor George Holmes, President and Vice Chancellor, University of Bolton Professor Helen Marshall, Vice Chancellor, University of Salford Professor Linda Merrick, Principal,
Reimagining the relationship between Universities and the NHS
Our latest blog is written by Dame Jackie Daniel, CEO of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who will be chairing the 'Reimagining the relationship between universities and the NHS' session at our
The Art of the Civic
Our latest webinar, jointly delivered by the Civic University Network and Arts Council England, heard from leaders across the university and Arts and Culture sector. Hosted by Jane Tarr (Director, Skills and Workforces, Arts
Civic London forum holds latest meeting
Written by Sarah Barnes, Queen Mary University of London On Tuesday 9th March we brought together staff from London universities who are interested in the civic agenda to discuss what it means to
Gloucester’s glimmer of hope for the high street
In late 2020 it was announced that Debenhams, the 242 year old department store chain would be leaving the high street for good with the closure of all of its stores, placing thousands of
Universities included in Levelling Up guidance
The Civic University Network has successfully lobbied for universities to be explicitly mentioned as partners in the Government’s recently published prospectus, on the £4.8 billion Levelling Up fund. The Fund will invest in infrastructure
School Trusts: A new form of civic structure
Our latest webinar took place on 5 March in partnership with the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) Chaired by Lord Kerslake, the webinar included an opening statement from each speaker followed by a panel
Improving local prosperity through pathways and participation
Our latest webinar ‘Improving local prosperity through pathways and participation’ built upon the publication of blog piece written by Chris Millward, Director for Fair Access and Participation, The Office for Students Coronavirus is hitting