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OXFORD CAMBRIDGE ARC UNIVERSITIES GROUP We wholeheartedly support the Government’s strategy for investment across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and recognise its significance as a driver for economic growth in a region of national strategic importance. As the Arc Universities Group, we commit to working together with business and government, and with one another, to foster research, skills and innovation, in order to further unleash potential for growth and prosperity. SIGNED BY: Professor Nick Braisby Bill Rammell Buckinghamshire New University University of Bedfordshire Professor Alistair Fitt Professor Louise Richardson Oxford Brookes University University of Oxford Professor Sir Peter Gregson Sir Anthony Seldon Cranfield University The University of Buckingham Professor Mary Kellett Professor Stephen Toope The Open University University of Cambridge Professor Nick Petford Professor Roderick Watkins University of Northampton Anglia Ruskin University Vice-Chancellors of the ten universities in the Oxford – Cambridge Arc 12 UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ARC UNIVERSITIES GROUP 2 UNIVERSITY OF UNIVERSITY NORTHAMPTON OF CAMBRIDGE ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY THE OPEN UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM TEN UNIVERSITIES ONE FUTURE ARC UNIVERSITIES GROUP OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY GENERATING £5bn £13bn COMBINED TURNOVER FOR THE ECONOMY Leading the way OXFORD UNIVERSITY in global innovation OF CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE Underpinning UK ARC UNIVERSITIES GROUP competitiveness Working together to shape the industrial sectors of the future, including quantum computing, digital healthcare and sustainable mobility. ‘The Oxford-Cambridge Arc must be a national priority. Its world-class research, innovation and technology can help the UK prosper in a changing global economy.’ Partnering for Prosperity, National Infrastructure Commission, 2017 The Oxford-Cambridge Arc encompasses ten Our vision is for a knowledge intensive Arc that universities that will work together to make a will more effectively link the regions around our step change in the region’s contribution to the universities, retain a firm focus on current and national economy. future strengths, and unleash our collective capacity and dynamism. Our universities will collaborate to create an integrated skills and innovation ecosystem. Through the linking of innovation districts, close collaboration with UK and industrial partners, and the seamless movement of people, ideas and resources, the Arc will become a place in which world-leading research can flourish. Together our universities: • Have a combined turnover of over £5bn and contribute £13bn to the economy per year • Attract research income of nearly £2bn • Generate £263m in turnover and nearly 5,000 jobs from new companies spun-out of research • Undertake contract research worth £225m and consultancy services worth £50m • Provide the skilled graduates and researchers needed to meet the needs of the region’s communities and businesses • Create 16.7% of all UK spin-out companies (2017) A living laboratory The Arc itself will be a living laboratory offering opportunities for the latest technologies, sustainable development and modern working ideas to be implemented and refined at large scale. UNDERPINNING THE UK’S The Arc is providing an exciting and transformative GLOBAL investment opportunity for the Government, businesses and our communities that will LEADERSHIP generate new jobs and a more skilled and IN INNOVATION productive workforce. Together our universities underpin UK competiveness in many sectors, with particular strengths in food science, health and medicine, space and aerospace, computing and artificial intelligence, high-performance engineering and environmental science. TOGETHER WE OFFER EXTRAORDINARY SCALE, BREADTH AND DIVERSITY. 12 UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ARC UNIVERSITIES GROUP 6 There are three pillars to our approach: PRODUCTIVITY An emphasis on knowledge transfer, spin-outs, innovation, patents, applied research and skills development, towards a highly flexible and motivated workforce. PLACE MAKING A focus on local community roots and the provision of an enriching environment, designed to encourage lifelong learning and a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. CONNECTIVITY Communities wrapped in super-fast connectivity, with transport systems and big data driving change and improvement for all. 12 UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ARC UNIVERSITIES GROUP 6 Ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2017, 2018 and 2019, the University of Oxford is a world-leading centre of teaching, learning and research. According to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, PRODUCTIVITY the University of Oxford has the largest volume of work-leading research in the UK. It is also the largest COLLABORATION THROUGH EXPANSION employer in Oxfordshire. The University of Oxford is committed to expanding its support for innovation infrastructure with a view to generating high-growth potential and impactful spin-out ventures. The BioEscalator This facility, which provides meeting and lab facilities to a community of scientists and entrepreneurs, has been match funded by the University of Oxford, with £3.30 FOR £11m from the Oxford and Oxfordshire City Deal. The BioEscalator is at the centre of a life sciences hub that EACH £1 attracts both inward investment and generates RETURN ON INVESTMENT opportunities for collaboration. The Novo Nordisk Research Centre This research centre aims to discover innovative medicines, which make a difference to the lives of £2.3bn patients with diabetes. Between 2017 and 2021, ANNUAL LOCAL ECONOMY GAINS NNRCO will employ up to 100 visiting researchers in various capacities, including Visiting Professors and Industrial Visiting Fellows. 33,700 JOBS LOCAL EMPLOYMENT www.ox.ac.uk 7 UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ARC UNIVERSITIES GROUP 8 PLACE MAKING CONNECTIVITY COLLABORATION THROUGH INVESTMENT COLLABORATION THROUGH The University of Oxford is committed to investing in REAL-WORLD IMPACT its staff, students and infrastructures to deliver The University of Oxford environment actively outstanding education and research on some of the encourages creative thinking and supports the world’s greatest challenges, including social, economic, generation and exploitation of new ideas. This technological, healthcare and cultural change. quest for real-world social, cultural, scientific and economic impact attracts talented individuals from Capital investment programme across the globe. In order to maintain its position as a global leader in academic estate and IT, the University of Oxford has a YASA Motors Ltd capital investment programme of at least £500m by YASA Motors was a 2009 University of Oxford 2023, with key investments in research facilities as a spin-out, which to date has raised £35m in funding focal point. to develop the concept of small, light electric motors, designed to meet the needs of strict emission targets The East West knowledge corridor and the requirement on electrification to deliver With innovation infrastructure at Begbroke, Headington greater efficiency. Company development has been and Osney Mead, the University of Oxford is a key through a continuing relationship with the University player in the development of a high performance East of Oxford, as well as a series of successful business and West knowledge corridor connecting with the academic collaborations, including Morgan Cars, University of Cambridge. SEMIKRON, Cranfield University and Oxford Brookes. Innovation District expansion YASA Motors now has a large-scale Oxfordshire The University of Oxford’s plans for at least 1,000 production facility. new subsidised staff homes aim to alleviate some of the pressure on the city’s housing market. Expansion of city Innovation Districts will add to the estimated £2.3bn contributed each year to the Oxfordshire economy. Public access The University of Oxford’s gardens, libraries and museums are open to the public; and its ‘Mindgrowing’ programme of events and activities is expanding to allow greater local access to its world-class research and teaching. 7 UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ARC UNIVERSITIES GROUP 8 Oxford Brookes University is a major local employer with a commitment to harnessing the enterprise, creativity and knowledge of its academics, support staff and students. PRODUCTIVITY COLLABORATION THROUGH INDUSTRY Professional practice Many of the programmes at Oxford Brookes University are linked to professional practice. Partnerships with business and industry provide its students with placements as part of its programmes as well as employment and internship opportunities. Following graduation, more than a quarter of Oxford Brookes students find work in Oxfordshire and the £220m surrounding region. Technology and skills development INVESTMENT Oxford Brookes University has a leading role in OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS developing skills and technologies for motorsport, architecture and the built environment. Oxford Brookes Racing finished as the best UK team in the 2018 international Formula Student competition, UK TOP TEN and Oxford Brookes is one of just five UK universities to offer the master’s degree level FOR INCOME FROM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Architect Degree Apprenticeship. Further education partnerships Oxford Brookes has a long-standing association with regional FE College partners to provide wider access FIRST IN UK to Foundation Degrees and top-ups to Honours FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH Degrees,