On Thursday 12 March, from 9:00am - 12:30pm, the University will celebrate the success of two UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) projects delivered across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Guests will also hear about the ongoing business support offered at University of Staffordshire, from apprenticeships to KTPs, recruitment and state-of-the-art facilities.
Hosted in the Catalyst building at the University’s Stoke-on-Trent campus, the morning will close with a complementary buffet lunch, offering time to network with delivery teams, academics, businesses and students.
Fully funded through UKSPF and delivered via Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, the Advanced and Digital Technologies Innovation Accelerator programme supported Newcastle-based businesses across a range of industries to adopt advanced and digital technologies.
The initiative aimed to facilitate the development of new products, services, and systems, enabling businesses to increase revenue, access new markets, and create employment opportunities contributing to the wider economic growth of the region.
Since its launch, the 24-week initiative has connected academic experts and graduate interns from University of Staffordshire with 26 businesses, including Concentric Solutions, Time4Sport Ltd, and the Alice charity.
Also fully funded through the UKSPF and delivered via Stoke-on-Trent City Council, the Stoke-on-Trent Higher Skills Accelerator has been equipping people with new skills to take into the workplace.
As part of the programme the university delivered over 30 masterclasses across a variety of topics from Digital Marketing to Neurodiversity in the workplace, AI In Industry to The New Psychology of Leadership and Team Dynamics to over 400 individuals from Stoke-on-Trent and over 550 people in total from across Staffordshire.
The businesses, academics and students who took part in some of these projects will be at the event to discuss the benefits and share their experiences.
Project Manager Justin Pover said: “This event will bring together the departments and partners supporting local businesses and individuals across Staffordshire and offers an opportunity to reflect on the impact of our UKSPF-funded projects over the last year.
“From innovation and digital adoption, to skills development and business growth, these programmes have helped students, professionals and businesses build confidence, capability and momentum.
“It is a fantastic opportunity for more businesses to hear about the range of ways that we can support them here at University of Staffordshire, as well as providing the opportunity to network with likeminded individuals.”
Book your free place – UKSPF Showcase and University of Staffordshire Business Support Event.