East Midlands Chamber has entered a strategic partnership with the University of Leicester.
The university has a longstanding collaboration with the Chamber and is the exclusive partner of its Quarterly Economic Survey – a firmly established study gathered regularly from the East Midlands business community and used to influence policy and give a clear picture of the region’s economic position at national level. The findings include a wide range of measures including performance across areas like sales and orders within the UK and overseas, investment intention, recruitment and challenges faced from factors such as inflation or taxation.
The partnership gives the University a key place at the table in addressing policy affecting the region’s business community, sharing insight with the Chamber and development of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “As one of the UK’s leading research and teaching institutions, the University of Leicester is long established for excellence across the East Midlands, the nation and the world. In its partnership with the production of the Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey, the university has long played a very significant role in helping shape research data that is absolutely vital for the region and that cannot be understated. The insight gained from the survey is seen by Government and political leaders at all levels, while giving businesses of all sizes a strong indication of shared challenges, trends and how our region is impacted by everything from corporate taxation to the skills gap to export tariffs.
“I’m delighted to continue longstanding collaboration with the University of Leicester and very much look forward to working closely with them, identifying opportunities for growth and development that will boost the East Midlands going forward.”
University of Leicester School of Business Associate Dean of Enterprise Prof Mohamed Shaban said: “We are delighted to continue the University of Leicester’s Strategic Partnership with East Midlands Chamber. This enduring partnership underscores our shared commitment to bridging the gap between education and the business community. Together, we look forward to driving positive impact through executive education, knowledge exchange, research, and student enterprise.
“Our success is steered by shared values and a history of effective collaboration. The University of Leicester is dedicated to working with the Chamber to promote innovation and enterprise, leveraging our world-class research strengths to enhance productivity, create jobs, and improve overall wellbeing.”
