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City Collaboration: How can place-based organisations work together to boost growth, jobs and opportunities?

  • Trafford Room, Midland Hotel Conservative Party Conference Manchester (map)

Hosted by Newcastle and Northumbria Universities and The Purpose Coalition

Universities play a key role in Britain’s cities - and by collaborating they have the potential to do more. This panel discussion Chaired by former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening will explore how Newcastle and Northumbria University’s ground breaking partnership is raising participation in higher education and forging new pathways and opportunities for disadvantaged young people in the region.

Speakers:

  • The Rt Hon Justine Greening, Chair, Purpose Coalition

  • John Stevenson MP, Chairman, Northern Research Group

  • Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Engagement and Place), Newcastle University

  • Professor Tom Lawson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Northumbria University

  • Ian Levy MP, Member of Parliament for Blyth Valley

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