This online conference will look at priorities for universities and their role in contributing to local economies and growth in the UK.

It will bring together stakeholders and policymakers to discuss next steps in the context of a range of policy developments, including the Government recently committing to publish a Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper.

Delegates will assess implications of The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, with it highlighting the importance of universities to the local economy, and committing continued support for higher education institutions through the Higher Education Innovation Fund.