In Manchester we will be focusing on university contribution to growth and the Industrial Strategy; and the relationship between universities local government
Our Chair, Lord Kerslake, and commissioners will be hearing from Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University; and from key stakeholders in the city and the surrounding region. The sessions will be open to observers.
Venue:
The Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum, M13 9PL
Sessions:
11:30 – 13:00
Growth and the Industrial Strategy
Giving evidence:
- Prof Malcolm Press, Vice-Chancellor, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Prof Dame Nancy Rothwell, Vice-Chancellor, University of Manchester
- Helen Snedden, Scientific Director, GSK
- Alan Harding, Chief Economic Adviser, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Prof Richard Stephenson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Salford
- Rebecca Endean, Director of Strategy, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
13:45 – 15:15
University-Local Government Relationship
Giving evidence:
- Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester
- Dr Carolyn Wilkins OBE, Chief Executive, Oldham Council
- Joanne Roney OBE, Chief Executive, Manchester City Council
- Geoff Little OBE, Deputy Chief Executive, Manchester City Council and incoming Chief Executive, Bury Council
- Christine Gaskell, Chair, Cheshire and Warrington Enterprise Partnership
