- Government's independent advisory Council on Industrial
Strategy is launching a partnership with the University of
Manchester to share research, knowledge and expertise.
- Manchester has been announced as the headquarters of the
Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) where it will build
strong connections with local institutions and
partners.
- The partnership will be facilitated by Unit M, the
University's innovation unit. With a mandate to drive inclusive
growth, Unit M brings together the University's expertise, offers
a single-entry point for partners, and works to support new
collaborations.
The Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) and the
University of Manchester have established a groundbreaking
strategic partnership. The first of its kind, this partnership
will give the ISAC access to the University's research and
expertise to drive forward recommendations for the Government's
Industrial Strategy.
The Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, reporting to the
Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury, has been
tasked with bringing together views from business, academia and
industry to further the Government's mission to drive economic
growth across the country.
Greater Manchester has been leading the way for many years, and
the launch of the partnership coincides with the announcement
that the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) will be
headquartered in Manchester, giving the Council direct access to
world class universities, innovative businesses and pro-growth
institutions.
The University's gateway for innovation, Unit M will work closely
with the ISAC, an independent body responsible for advising
government on the Industrial Strategy, to bring the partnership
vision to life and support its commitment to oversee effective
implementation of the Industrial Strategy.
The Council's presence in Manchester will also ensure that the
Council's work benefits from real insight into how to drive
growth at a local level reflecting the insights of local leaders,
businesses and institutions.
The partnership will support the Council's monitoring of the
growth-driving sectors of the Government's Industrial Strategy to
establish evidence and data to support a shared understanding of
how they are developing. Though it will have a national focus, it
will also leverage an in-depth knowledge of Greater Manchester to
give a regional perspective to the Industrial Strategy.
Dame Clare Barclay DBE, Chair of the Industrial Strategy
Advisory Council (ISAC), said:
I am delighted to launch our new partnership with the University
of Manchester. This partnership demonstrates the Council's
commitment to working collaboratively with world class
institutions such as the University of Manchester to share
knowledge and research in support of our shared objectives.
This partnership will strengthen the Council's ability to advise
Government by enhancing our collaboration with the local
innovative institutions and businesses that are so crucial to
driving economic growth in the UK.
Minister for the Industrial Strategy, MP said:
Our modern Industrial Strategy is kickstarting an era of economic
prosperity, and this landmark partnership will help provide
expert advice as we continue to effectively deliver our Strategy
over the next decade.
By bringing academia and industry together, this partnership will
unlock the local innovation we need to drive economic growth into
Greater Manchester and every part of the country.
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of
The University of Manchester, said:
We're delighted to join forces with the Industrial Strategy
Advisory Council. This partnership sets a benchmark for the kind
of collaboration that will shape the development and delivery of
the Government's Industrial Strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the Council, the University,
and the region. Deepening ISAC's ties to Greater Manchester's
innovation ecosystem will help drive growth and prosperity across
the UK.
Notes to editors:
- The partnership was formally announced at a launch event held
at Christies Bistro, in the old Science Library of Owens College
on campus at the University on 3rd December with key figures in
attendance including ISAC Chair, Dame Clare Barclay, President
& Vice Chancellor, Duncan Ivison, ISAC members, Minister for
Industrial Strategy, MP and Mayor, Andy
.
- The IS-8 growth-driving sectors include advanced
manufacturing, clean energy industries, creative industries,
defence, digital and technologies, financial services, life
sciences, and professional and business services.
- About Industrial Strategy Advisory Council: The Industrial
Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) is an independent,
non-statutory, expert committee responsible for advising
government on the development and delivery of the Industrial
Strategy and monitoring progress on its objectives.
