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Yorkshire Universities unite to help region’s economic recovery |
West Yorkshire’s seven higher education institutions are among the Yorkshire’s universities to have signed up to an eight-point pledge of action to help the region deal with the effects of the economic downturn. The Vice-Chancellors of the universities that comprise the association ‘Yorkshire Universities’ signed up to the pledge with the backing of the Minister for Yorkshire and Humber, Rosie Winterton. In West Yorkshire, the Pledge covers Leeds University, Leeds Met, Trinity & All Saints, Leeds College of Music, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Bradford University, and Huddersfield University. To read the full story click here To view the Econimc Pledge click here |
£6MILLION FUND LAUNCHED TO MATCH UNIVERSITY RESOURCES TO REGION’S BUSINESS NEEDS |
A £6 million initiative that will ensure that the resources and expertise of the higher education (HE) sector in Yorkshire and Humber help counter the impact of the economic challenges facing individuals and employers has been announced today. Yorkshire and Humber universities and colleges have been awarded £3 million to support the region through the economic downturn by The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). Yorkshire Forward is matching this figure targeted at supporting both businesses and individuals tap into the world class knowledge base available to them in the region. To read the full story click here |
Yorkshire Universities Strategic Review |
During 2008, Yorkshire Universities underwent an extensive review of the strategic focus and remit of the organisation and, following a Yorkshire Universities Board meeting in December, a decision was taken to focus on strengthening key strategic relationships with the regional partners. As a result the organisation will be restructured and a small team established to promote higher education and the contribution of the sector for the benefit of the region. |
Regional Minster for Yorkshire and the Humber, Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP, has voiced her support for the important role higher education has in driving forward the prosperity and economic development of the region. Read more To view a more detailed analysis of the report and its findings click here |
Higher Education generates an impressive £2.8 billion for the Yorkshire & Humber region comparable to banking & insurance and the food & drink sectors. This is equivalent to 3.2% of the region’s GDP, according to new research commissioned by Yorkshire Universities. Read more To view a more detailed analysis of the report and its findings click here |
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UK Centre for Coaching Excellence to open at Leeds Metropolitan University |
| The United Kingdom’s aim to be the leading coaching nation in the world by 2016 came a step closer today as Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe announced the UK Centre for Coaching Excellence in sport and disability sport will be based at Leeds Metropolitan University. Read more |
Professor Dianne Willcocks, Vice Chancellor of York St John University, is to receive the Command of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, to be announced on Saturday 14 June 2008. Read more |
York St John University has launched York’s first Business School. The Business School was officially launched by Len Cruddas, Chief Executive Officer of the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce at an event attended by members of the business community from across the region. Read more |
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Graduates compete for Regional Enterprise Awards |
On April 9th 2008 Yorkshire & Humber will showcase the best entrepreneurial talent from our region’s Universities at the Guildhall, Hull. Yorkshire Universities Regional Enterprise Awards showcases the most promising business ideas to emerge from our graduates. Read more |
| Graduates Yorkshire expands service to Yorkshire businesses |
Graduates Yorkshire, the only Graduate recruitment site dedicated to Yorkshire and the Humber has expanded its range of services, its priority being to connect businesses in the region with high quality graduates. Read more |
| Yorkshire Universities Appoints New Chair and Deputy-Chair |
Professor Michael Arthur, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds, has been appointed as the new Chair of Yorkshire Universities. He will take over from Professor Diana Green, Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University, who is retiring this year. Read more... |
| Students tell MPs how Aimhigher Project has changed their aspirations |
15 May 2007 |
13 March 2007 The awards will take place on Wednesday 28 March 2007 at the Midland Hotel, Bradford. It will see students and graduates from 11 universities and colleges across Yorkshire and the Humber vying for recognition of their new start up businesses. These businesses will be competing for £5,000 prize money and up to £5,000 of in-kind support from Wakefield-based public relations consultancy Green Communications. The successful start up company will have to impress a panel of independent judges in their pitch during the day before being crowned the region’s best during a gala dinner in the evening. Read more... A list of the entrants and details of their start up businesses can be downloaded in word format. |