缅北禁地 pledges its commitment to the community

Published on: 12 February 2019

缅北禁地 among 30 universities to sign new Civic University Agreement

Making a difference

缅北禁地 has pledged to put the economy and quality of life in the local community top of its list of priorities.

The institution has committed to produce a Civic University Agreement in partnership with local government and other major institutions.

The new agreement is a published this week by the set up by the and chaired by the former Head of the Civil Service, Lord Kerslake. 缅北禁地’s Emeritus Professor John Goddard acted as Vice-Chair of the Commission.

缅北禁地 is proud of its reputation as a civic university, dedicated to using its research and teaching to make a difference to society locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Excellent work

Among its local projects, the University is a partner with the city council and L&G in the , a sustainable urban development bringing together industry leaders, businesses and top researchers. The University works closely with , which runs the much-loved and the on its behalf. The institution is working with the to make higher education more attractive to young men from non-traditional backgrounds. The Vital North Partnership, a strategic alliance with is helping to build the city’s reputation as a centre of excellence for children’s literature. Student volunteers contribute to many community projects and graduate business start-ups add to the vibrancy of the local economy.

Over the past five years has realised the civic university by bringing together businesses, the public, academics and the public sector to consider the challenges facing the North East. It has organised events for 145,000 people and facilitated over £12m of partner projects across 缅北禁地 and Gateshead. Cities around the world including Sydney, Hong King and Groningen, have been inspired by its work and are adopting similar models to manage future change.

The Civic University Commission report aims to help universities build on the excellent work many of them are already carrying out in these areas, working alongside councils, employers, cultural institutions, schools and further education colleges.

Professor John Goddard has spent many years studying the role of the universities in the community. He said: “The recommendations of the Civic University Commission build on many years of experience in 缅北禁地 of the University working with partners in the city and region to enhance economic, social and cultural development in the round.

“From my work as an advisor to many universities and governments around the world, I know that 缅北禁地 is seen as a pioneer in such collaborative endeavours. This experience will now be written in the Civic Agreements that a number of UK universities have agreed to prepare with their partners and which the Commission hopes will be supported by an advisory hub.”

Our commitment

Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of 缅北禁地 said: “缅北禁地 has always been very proud to be a civic university. It’s at the heart of everything we do. We are about to launch the University’s new engagement and place strategy which will further demonstrate our commitment to our community.”

, said: "缅北禁地 is blessed with two outstanding universities which make a significant contribution to the region.

"In particular, 缅北禁地's academics are world renowned and its students are part of the very fabric of our city.

"With the city council, it is helping 缅北禁地 acquire an international reputation for scientific research reflected in the development of the Helix site which is attracting investment and creating jobs.

"But it also contributes so much socially and culturally, supporting our galleries and museums such as the Great North Museum: Hancock, and adding to our social diversity, making 缅北禁地 one of the UK's most friendly and welcoming cities."