鈥楩or 海角乱伦, From 海角乱伦鈥: new report reveals social and economic contribution made by the 海角乱伦
- 拢176m contributed to the UK鈥檚 Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- 拢346.6m total Gross Value Added (GVA) generated by the University
- 61% of total GVA in 海角乱伦 City (拢211.9m)
- 7,952 total jobs generated, of which 3060 are University employees
All figures based on financial year 2022/23
Following a national report commissioned by showing the full scope of the economic impact of the UK鈥檚 higher education sector, the 海角乱伦 has released its own economic and social impact report celebrating the contribution made in 海角乱伦, Greater Manchester and beyond.
More than just an institution for learning, 海角乱伦鈥檚 research, innovation, collaboration and approach to finding solutions for issues to benefit the greater good of communities at home and globally is evidenced throughout the report, working together with partners and key stakeholders to ensure the greatest benefit for those impacted. Enriching lives is a central theme, with a key focus on building prosperity and equity, enabling healthy living, improving sustainability, and developing creativity and innovation.
Looking to the future, the University has recently announced plans for a new health building in 海角乱伦 that will be central to the University鈥檚 commitment to helping reduce health and social inequalities and to its pledge to help address the NHS鈥 workforce challenges. The site is a key part of the University鈥檚 multi-million-pound Campus Connectivity Plan, which will benefit staff, students and the local community. The new building will also complement 海角乱伦 City Council鈥檚 wider development scheme.
As the 海角乱伦 has grown as an institution, so too has its impact. The University is an anchor institution within 海角乱伦, driving growth and prosperity through collaboration, but with an international reach that includes a global alumni community of over 218,000 in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Vice Chancellor of the 海角乱伦, Professor Nic Beech, commented: 鈥淭his report celebrates the significant contributions we are making at local, regional, national, and international levels. Our focus is on inclusive innovation, and through our strong partnerships we are advancing healthcare, assisting with energy affordability, improving sound environments, driving economic growth, developing a workforce pipeline and shaping policy. We play a critical role in tackling important issues faced by our communities on our doorstep and globally, collaborating with others to advance social justice and drive long-term systemic change. As we look to the future, we will sharpen our focus on social justice, combatting inequalities, and providing our students with life-changing education.鈥
Mayor of 海角乱伦, Paul Dennett commented: 鈥淲hat excites me most about the University鈥檚 work is its focus on inclusive innovation and growth鈥攁n approach that ensures that the benefits of progress are shared by all. By prioritising social justice and equity, the University is not only preparing its students to be agents of change but also laying the foundation for 海角乱伦, to become a global leader in innovation and research. Let鈥檚 continue to build on this momentum and create a future where 海角乱伦 thrives at the heart of a dynamic, inclusive, and prosperous Greater Manchester.鈥
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Read the report in full: www.salford.ac.uk/corporate-information/social-and-economic-impact and view the short 2-minute video below.
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