How Universities Can Help in the Current Economic Climate
Thursday 27 November 2008
Information published by Universities UK's report: 'Standing together: universities helping business through the downturn'.
Details of how universities and colleges can do still more to help businesses during an economic downturn have been published by Universities UK and GuildHE, supported by HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England).
The brochure, 'Standing together: universities helping business through the downturn', sets out the kind of support universities and colleges can offer employers, both in the current economic climate and longer term.
This includes:
- practical support to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) spot problems early, focusing on SMEs' top priorities of cash flow, access to finance and staff training
- consultancy services
- research support
- staff development and training courses
- strengthened partnerships through the Regional Development Agencies, Business Link, Train2Gain and Sector Skills Councils.
Further information:
HEFCE background to : Standing Together
Standing Together Report
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