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Maximising the role of UK universities as “anchor institutions”
UK universities have, in many ways, moved on from the old, disengaged “ivory tower” perceptions of the past. In many towns and cities, the role of a modern university encompasses much more than exclusively being an institution for education and research. Universities are large, locally-embedded establishments, and often bring a positive economic, cultural and social impact to their home city: so much so, that the concept of UK universities as ‘anchor institutions’ is becoming increasingly important.
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