The University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Charles Egbu welcomed Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, to 1 Trevelyan Square on Wednesday 26 March, to discuss maximising opportunities in the region. They were joined by the Vice-Chancellors of all the regional universities, Dr Peter O’Brian, Executive Director of Yorkshire Universities, and key members of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) team.  

The meeting afforded the VCs and the Mayor an opportunity to discuss progress on key projects and initiatives on-going in the region as well the importance of collaboration between regional universities and WYCA in maximising opportunities in our region. 

Key items discussed included the Local Growth Plan, Y-PERN (the Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement & Research Network), Y-PIP (the Yorkshire & Humber Policy Innovation Partnership) and Local Skills Improvement Plans.  

Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University said: “It was a pleasure to welcome the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, fellow regional Vice-Chancellors and key stakeholders from Yorkshire Universities and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to our new City Campus to discuss collaboration and future opportunities for our sector and region. I look forward to continuing this work and supporting our students and graduates in creating impact in our city and region across a wide range of industries.” 

Leeds Trinity University is an anchor institution within the Leeds Anchor Network, working to make a difference across the city, contribute to local areas and create opportunities for the people of Leeds. The new city centre campus underpins the University’s growing role in innovation, engagement and civic impact through its highly skilled students, alumni and staff and growing course provision and opportunities, and complements the University’s Main Campus in Horsforth.  

To find out more about Leeds Trinity University’s city campus, visit the website.