This webinar looks at how universities and business can collaborate to help to create a sense of place in support of regional development programmes such as the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.

The Arc is home to globally renowned universities, sitting at the heart of a business, science and technology ecosystem. Looking at innovation, research, skills, and inward investment, how can universities and business work together to contribute to a sense of place, and ensure greater prosperity for their regions?

Themes will include:

• The role and reach of universities
• Collaboration between business and universities
• Inward investment
• How the Public Sector can work with Universities to support their communities
• Opportunities for the Green Economy

Our speakers and panellists include:

• Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor, Oxford Brookes University and Chair, Arc Universities Group
• Joanne Lancaster, Managing Director, Huntingdonshire District Council
• Professor Simon Pollard OBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Cranfield University and Chair, AUG Environment Partnership Board
• Professor Lynette Ryals OBE,  Pro Vice Chancellor, Cranfield University and Chief Executive, MK:U
• Dr Tim Moonen, Co-Founder and Managing Director, The Business of Cities
• Dr Andy Williams, Vice President, Cambridge Programme & Strategy, AstraZeneca