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A well-educated workforce and close cooperation between academic institutions and business are essential to developing the high-tech and creative industries sector that will form an important part of a revitalised city centre. Educational institutions can also breathe new life into areas by bringing activities and students into them to live, study and spend leisure time.
The University of Derby continues to grow its student population and has laid out its ambitions to increase its city centre presence. Firmly establishing Derby as a ‘University City’ means identifying development opportunities, enabling innovation and collaboration, improving connectivity and making sure the city centre is a vibrant, welcoming and safe place for staff and students alike.
Themes in this section
Education in the city centre
A university city
Academic presence
The cultural heart
New schools
A well-educated workforce and close cooperation between academic institutions and business are essential to developing the high-tech and creative industries sector that will form an important part of a revitalised city centre. Educational institutions can also breathe new life into areas by bringing activities and students into them to live, study and spend leisure time.
The University of Derby continues to grow its student population and has laid out its ambitions to increase its city centre presence. Firmly establishing Derby as a ‘University City’ means identifying development opportunities, enabling innovation and collaboration, improving connectivity and making sure the city centre is a vibrant, welcoming and safe place for staff and students alike.
