LJMU leading the way in partnerships and growth
LJMU is ‘leading the way’ in building partnerships to make a difference and drive growth in the Liverpool City Region.
The university has today unveiled its Place and Partnership Plan, which sets out its priorities in working in collaboration to support students, communities and partners in the public, private and third sectors.
At the launch of the plan, partners from across the six local authority areas of the city region highlighted the positive impact of working with LJMU to support business and innovation, employment and skills development, community projects and education initiatives.
LJMU is massive to the future prospects of us getting the economic growth that we need in the Liverpool City Region. LJMU has led the way and our other universities and institutions are pulling in the same direction.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region
The plan sets out four key priorities for LJMU over the next five years:
- To strengthen the regional skills base through flexible, responsive, workforce-facing education.
- To collaborate with local business and industry to drive inclusive economic growth.
- To catalyse social inclusion and change for students and communities in collaboration with partners.
- To grow our community of international students and look for opportunities to grow our existing collaborative partners.
Dr Aileen Jones, LJMU’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement and Partnerships), said: “Making a difference is what LJMU is about and the Place and Partnership Plan sets out how we will work together with our partners to make a positive impact in the Liverpool City Region over the next five years.
“We are launching the plan from a position of strength, with LJMU already delivering high-impact work across all sectors in the city region - from primary and secondary education to business development and innovation, from delivering community projects to tackling health inequalities."
The targets we have set won’t be achieved alone. They will be delivered thanks to the commitment and expertise of our staff here at LJMU together with our partnership working across the Liverpool City Region.
Dr Aileen Jones, LJMU’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement and Partnerships)
