UNEE Launch at House of Commons

UNEE VCs at Westminster event on 12 May 2025

Yesterday, the Universities for North East England (UNEE) Partnership headed to Westminster to spotlight the vital role our region’s universities play in driving innovation, opportunity, and economic growth.

Great to see cross-party recognition of the unique strengths each institution brings as well as the vital importance of collaboration.

As Chris McDonald MP put it, this is an “incredibly important alliance” — and potentially a model for how universities can work together to shape the future of their regions.

Proud to see North East voices being heard loud and clear in Westminster.