University and Sizewell C Strengthen Partnership for Future Growth
The University of Liverpool and Sizewell C have strengthened their partnership through a recent collaboration aimed at fostering sustainability and skills development in the North of England. This partnership began last year with a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which emphasized economic growth and social responsibility.
New Office Launch and Investment Plans
To further enhance this partnership, university representatives celebrated the opening of Sizewell C’s new office in Manchester. This initiative is part of a larger commitment by Sizewell C to invest £2.5 billion in the North, leveraging the region’s extensive talent pool in the nuclear sector.
Key Contributions and Focus Areas
- Professor Jo Meehan, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business at the University, delivered a keynote address at the launch event.
- The Centre for Sustainable Business, alongside the Heseltine Institute, conducted significant research for Sizewell C, focusing on the North’s institutions, skills base, and supply chain.
- The goal is to promote a place-sensitive strategy that addresses social inequalities and innovates supply market dynamics.
In her speech, Professor Meehan highlighted the project’s moral obligation to incorporate social justice, human rights, and sustainability into its operations. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between government and industry to drive long-term, sustainable solutions.
Strategic Goals for the Future
During the launch, Nigel Cann, joint managing director of Sizewell C, expressed enthusiasm about the new Manchester office. He noted the concentration of nuclear expertise in the North, reinforcing their commitment to securing a skilled workforce for the future.
Cann stated, “This project will benefit the entire UK by generating energy, creating thousands of jobs, and fostering economic growth.”
Ongoing Collaboration in Education and Training
- The University’s Department of Physics is collaborating with Sizewell C on nuclear safety training and workforce development.
- Both institutions are exploring further opportunities in education, research, and innovation.
Professor Laura Harkness, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the Faculty of Science & Engineering, remarked on the thriving partnership, which aims to nurture the future nuclear workforce while integrating sustainability within the nation’s energy framework.
