Ask the expert on… skills, education and regional productivity

Guest: Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Manchester Skills are central to regional economic performance, but translating the supply of graduates into broader workforce productivity remains a challenge. In this session, Duncan Ivison will discuss the relationship between higher education, further education and place-based development. Using Greater Manchester as an illustration and drawing on international examples, the conversation will explore how policy can strengthen skills systems, support graduate retention and migration, and better connect education with regional economic growth.