New partnership to drive regional economy
A new partnership between Southampton Solent University and Business South is set to benefit students, graduates, the region’s business community and the city.
Professor Mike Wilkinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Solent University and Sally Lynskey, Chief Executive of Business South, formally recognised the enterprising new partnership at an official signing on 24 October at the Solent Maritime Conference 2013.
Through the partnership accord, both Solent and Business South have agreed to an annual action plan that includes: developing a comprehensive understanding of the regional labour market and inward investment opportunities; establishing sector groups that reflect the core and niche industries of the region; and the creation of a collaborative business-facing brokerage service for staff development needs.
On signing the partnership agreement, Sally Lynskey, Chief Executive of Business South, said: “We are delighted to be formalising our work with Southampton Solent University in this way.
“We see it as an opportunity to identify new ways we can work together that will benefit the University and Business South Champions. By working together we can achieve so much more.”
This is the latest in a series of partnership accords that the university has signed with regional education and business organisations including: B&Q; The Ageas Bowl and Brockenhurst College.
“Recent reports highlight the important role that universities play in stimulating economic growth. By continuing to work closely with education, industry and business engagement organisations, such as Business South, we aim to help drive economic growth both regionally and nationally,” says Professor Mike Wilkinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Southampton Solent University.
“Our partnerships with key regional stakeholders enable us to continue to provide innovative, flexible, and professionally-focused courses that produce industry-ready graduates and tailored training programmes that meet industry demand.”
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About Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University offers more than 23,000 students over 200 qualifications ranging from HND to PhD, in subjects such as maritime education and training, fashion and design, media and television, music, health, sport and leisure, business, IT and technology. The university was awarded the 2013 Quality Assurance kitemark for quality and standards of teaching and learning. Solent was voted one of the most creative universities in the UK in a Which? University 2013 poll of students.
About Business South
Business South is a leading employer engagement organisation connecting more than 250 Champions from across the region. Our aim is to connect the 1,000 most influential business leaders in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Business South promotes our region as a great place to Work, Invest, Study, Live and Enjoy.For more information please go to www.businesssouth.org
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