A new Civic University Agreement for Milton Keynes, backed by some of the city’s biggest and most innovative organisations, is set to drive skills growth and innovation across the new city.
The agreement was signed at Unity Place on Friday, at a ceremony attended by all three Milton Keynes MPs and Deputy Mayor of Milton Keynes.
Led by The Open University, Cranfield University and Milton Keynes College, the agreement seeks to foster deeper collaboration between the signatory organisations for the benefit of the city and future generations, seizing on the opportunities of the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.
The OU, CU and MKC already work closely with individuals, charities, and businesses locally to create and expand opportunities for skills development.
Milton Keynes is rapidly emerging as an innovation hub across sectors such as automation and robotics, smart cities, tech-enabled healthcare, manufacturing and advanced transportation,
The new agreement aims to capitalise and strengthen the thriving tech ecosystem, high-quality skills training, and world-class research that is already present in the city, making sure that the benefits and opportunities are available to all residents across Milton Keynes. A detailed work plan and further announcements will be made early next year.
Developer partners for the Civic University Agreement include:
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MK City Council
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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust
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Santander
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Tech Mahindra
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East West Rail
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HMGCC
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MK Community Foundation
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The Parks Trust
