University’s Vice-Chancellor unveils ambitions for manufacturing and technical education

University of Sheffield Vice-Chancellor  Sir Keith Burnett
University of Sheffield Vice-Chancellor Sir Keith Burnett
University Vice-Chancellor Sir Keith Burnett spoke of his hopes for major growth in the City Region's manufacturing sector at 378th Cutlers' Feast University's ambitions for High-Value Manufacturing Valley along the M1 corridor revealed Sir Keith outlined opportunities around the manufacturing for civil nuclear energy and high speed trains - University of Sheffield Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Keith Burnett last night (Thursday 15 May 2014) chose what has been termed 'the most important business dinner outside London' to unveil the University's ambitions for a High-Value Manufacturing Valley along the M1 corridor supported by a new generation of technical education. Speaking at the 378th Cutlers' Feast - an annual dinner for members of the Cutlers of Hallamshire - Sir Keith outlined his hopes for major growth in the City Region's manufacturing sector, drawing on the success of the University's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). Looking beyond the success of the AMRC and its award-winning partnership with industry, Sir Keith described the potential for a further step change in the partnership between the University, industry and the region in the interests of the economy and opportunity.
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