Issue - meetings

To receive an update and discuss opportunities to broaden and deepen collaboration across West London’s local authorities and universities, for the benefit of West London’s communities, businesses and institutions; and to agree a joint statement of intent to support such collaboration.

Members are asked to note that the following representatives have been invited to attend for this item:

·            Professor Brian Smith, Deputy Provost, Arden University

·            Professor Andrew Jones, Vice-Chancellor, Brunel University

·            Professor Geoff Rodgers, Pro Vice-Chancellor Enterprise and Employment, Brunel University

·            Professor Sarah Williams, Pro-Vice Chancellor for External Collaborations, Buckinghamshire New University

·            Professor Maggie Dallman, Associate Provost (Societal Engagement), Imperial College London

·            Professor Janet Jones, Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Research and Knowledge Exchange and Interim Dean of Arts and Creative Industries, Middlesex University

·            Dr. Luke Desforges, Academic Director for London Campus Project, Sheffield Hallam University

·            Professor Graeme Atherton, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Regional Engagement, University of West London

·            Further relevant representatives from higher and further education, business and public agencies

To receive an update from London Councils on progress in developing the Inclusive Talent Strategy for London and enable Board members to provide their views and input ahead of the anticipated publication of the Strategy later in the year.

The Board is asked to note that Dianna Neal, Strategic Lead for Enterprise, Economy and Skills, London Councilshas been invited to attend for this item.

(Agenda republished to include the attached presentation on 30 May 2025)