Our University has signed a new Joint Working Agreement with Hampshire County Council to strengthen existing collaboration, making it quicker and easier to get joint research projects off the ground.
The arrangement will also pave the way for more University students to undertake work placements with the County Council, further supporting knowledge exchange between the two organisations. Since 2018, Southampton researchers have collaborated successfully with the County Council on two projects involving PhD researchers from Social Sciences and the Web Science Institute.
Professor Mark Smith with Councillor Keith Mans
Our President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mark Smith, said:
“I’m very pleased to sign this agreement with Councillor Keith Mans which signals a new chapter in the relationship between the University of Southampton and Hampshire County Council. There are many synergies between our two organisations and the projects we’ve already engaged in together are bringing excellent opportunities for our researchers and students. I’m confident that, together, we can continue to enjoy a positive and collaborative working partnership that will bring many beneficial outcomes to the Council and the people of Hampshire.”
Leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Keith Mans, added:
“Our organisations are at the forefront of research and public service delivery and it is right that we continue to strengthen joint working for the benefit of Hampshire. Together we will do more to apply world-class research and innovation to solve ‘live’ issues which face communities.”
