1. University Perspective August 2013 helen@universitieswm.co.uk

2. Universities WM Members….. One size does not fit all! Aston University University of Birmingham Birmingham City University University College Birmingham Coventry University Harper Adams University Newman University Keele University Staffordshire University University of Warwick University of Worcester University of Wolverhampton

3. What we do Strategic board of Vice Chancellors - Chair Strategy first then Action Opportunity spotting and Signposting We Celebrate Diversity and Partnership we don’t do …. democracy and brokerage

4. Some of the things Universities offer…. Know how – Experience of leading projects and being partners Academic Expertise Analysis Links to businesses – local, national and international Facilities Long standing contribution to the local economy And much more….

5. Talk to Us! The best way to find out exactly what each University can offer is to have a conversation….. helen@universitieswm.co.uk to make the links…..helen@universitieswm.co.uk Or talk to one of the University contacts here