Civic Universities Agreement

Universities unite to strengthen Lancashire and Cumbria

Universities in Lancashire and Cumbria have formalised their commitment to working together with civic partners by signing a landmark agreement.

The Civic Universities Agreement (CUA) has been formally signed by Edge Hill University, Lancaster University, The University of Cumbria and The University of Lancashire and reaffirms a shared commitment to work together, alongside civic and public sector partners, to unlock greater opportunities, tackle regional challenges and improve outcomes for local people.

Signatories include Lancashire Combined County Authority, Lancashire County Council, Westmorland & Furness Council, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackpool Council, Lancaster City Council, Lancaster District CVS, Lancaster & Morecambe College, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

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Civic Universities Agreement

In a joint statement, the four university Vice Chancellors from Cumbria, Lancaster, Edge Hill and Lancaster, said: “Together, we will harness our knowledge and talent to enable our rural, coastal and urban places to prosper and flourish.

“Our universities are rooted in our local area. This agreement will strengthen our ability to work with partners to create opportunities, support inclusive economic growth and transform the lives and livelihoods of people across Lancashire and Cumbria, both now and for future generations.

“As anchor institutions, we have an important role to play in using our education, research and partnerships to make a lasting difference in our communities.”

Civic Universities Agreement - Lancashire and Cumbria

For enquiries

For any civic engagement enquiries regarding the Civic Universities Agreement, contact:

Sarah Rees – Head of Stakeholder Relations sarah.rees@lancaster.ac.uk