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10 . Glasgow Business May/June 2013


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lasgow Caledonian University’s School for Business and Society has confirmed a


five-year Platinum Partnership with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, the longest period of any of the current Platinum Partners. GCU has 17,000 students


from more than 100 countries. Te modern, vibrant university contributed £444million to the Scotish economy in the past year, according to independent research by Biggar Economics. Te study also found that


GCU supports 10,000 jobs and generates £7.20 for every £1 it receives through the Scotish Funding Council. Te University directs its


expertise and creativity to enhance the social, cultural and economic benefit to the communities in Glasgow, Scotland and around the world. In addition, GCU is investing


£25million in the Campus Futures project, which will build further on the strengths of the Saltire Centre, reduce its carbon footprint and create a heart of the Campus hub. It also has a growing global


network abroad with outreach campuses in Oman and Bangladesh and collaborations stretching from Brazil to China. Professor John Wilson,


Executive Dean and Pro Vice Chancellor of Glasgow School for Business and Society, said: “Te School is absolutely delighted to become a Platinum Partner, a status which builds on the long-term relationship the University has with the Chamber. We had no hesitation in commiting to a long-term partnership. “A central purpose of the


Chamber is to promote the interests of Glasgow member businesses and organisations such as ours at home and abroad. “Glasgow School for Business


and Society and the University already have a considerable economic and social impact on the city region, in part through our extensive international relationships. I believe that, by working in partnership with the Chamber and its members, we


The university generates £7.20 for every £1 it receives through the Scottish Funding Council


Partnership to make an impact


» University agrees five-year Platinum Partnership


can have even greater impact and help each other achieve our goals. “All the expertise within the


School and the wider University, that is to say our staff and students, is available to the Chamber’s members. “At the same time, I have no


doubts that my colleagues and our students will all benefit from the School’s involvement in the Chamber.” Te Chamber’s bespoke


Platinum Partner scheme has been up and running for a litle more than two years and in that short time there are now 14 strategic Partners. Developing and securing


these relationships has been a key goal alongside building and nurturing relationships with new and existing SMEs and larger corporate businesses. Stuart Patrick, the Chief


Professor John Wilson, Executive Dean and Pro Vice Chancellor of Glasgow School for Business and Society


Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “Te Higher Education sector is of paramount importance in the further development of our city. “We are thrilled to have GCU’s


Glasgow School for Business and Society on board as Platinum Partners. “Te five-year partnership is


ground breaking for us and demonstrates the commitment and faith that the School has in maximising the connections between academia and business and making Glasgow an even beter place to do business, and to work, live and study.” One of the School for Business


and Society’s major qualifications is the Master of Business Administration course, which aims to drive beter performance through business intelligence and best practice in the workplace. Professor Wilson said: “At


GCU, through a mix of theory and real-world scenarios, students enhance their ability to understand complex business issues and think strategically.” Te programme stresses the


School’s commitment to being both for business and the wider community.


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