MP explores university's business links

MP Eric Ollerenshaw visited Lancaster University with members of the city’s business community to find out how the higher education institution is supporting regional firms.

The MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood attended the event at the University, which was geared at highlighting initiatives through Unite With Business and other collaborative projects.

This supports the business to enter new markets, develop new products or services and provide growth in the economy. To date the university has helped more than 160 SMEs through the project. Business and placement advisor Daniel Knowles, who organised the event, said: “It all went very well. It was really busy and resulted in significant interest in placements and some strong leads. It also provided a great networking opportunity all round.”