This morning, Loughborough College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Loughborough University to solidify our shared goals that help lead, support, and shape the educational and skills ecosystem within Loughborough and the wider region.
This signing highlights a collective aspiration for Loughborough to be a nationwide example of what can be achieved when higher and further education institutions work collaboratively.
, Chief Executive and Principal at Loughborough College said: “We are so proud to be in partnership with Loughborough University. After years of hard work and innovation, our shared history demonstrates what we achieve when collaborating for the communities we serve.
“To formalise this relationship through a clear, coherent, and place-based approach, we can create positive outcomes for our students, stakeholders, and the region.”
The success of the collaboration has grown significantly over the last few years with a range of new initiatives, including developing the East Midlands Institute of Technology (IOT), engaging with the community through the Careers and Enterprise Hub, and widening our sports partnerships such as the NFL Academy.
Educationally, the University have validated Loughborough College’s Sports Science programmes and will now do the same for the college’s Engineering programmes.
Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, also commented on the MOU: “For many years, our two organisations have worked together to provide a unique educational ecosystem for the local area and beyond.
“We want this partnership to continue to grow and develop. The signing of this MOU underlines our joint commitment to creating an education provision that delivers exceptional outcomes to local communities, helping to build a culture of aspiration and success for young people across the region.”