1. Contribution, Context and Culture How can universities better support lifelong learning? Professor Karen Stanton Vice Chancellor York St John University

2. York welcomes the
UALL Conference 2017

3. York 200,000+ residents 6.8 million visitors per year
High performing city for KS2 and KS4 performance
41% of residents university educated
114,000 jobs
£5 billion contribution to economy.

4. Knowledge, skills and understanding passed down through generations

5. Using challenging times as a chance for renewal

6. A spirit of global adventure

7. “It is to be remembered that there may be no better way of advancing the objects one has at heart than to strengthen the hands of those who are effectively doing the work that needs to be done”

8. Willingness and desire to adapt in changing times.

9. Social justice

10. Learning
The value of knowledge and understanding passed down through the generations.
Seeing challenges as an opportunity for renewal.
A spirit of global curiosity and adventure.
A relentless commitment to investing in your workforce.
Willingness and desire to adapt in changing times.
An unwavering commitment to supporting social justice.

11. Context 0.8 million fewer adults in FE than five years ago.
Underperformance on basic skills and digital skills.
Employer concerns about an under-skilled workforce.
HE part time students down 44% since 2008/09.
HE mature students down 29% since 2008/09.
Stagnation in some communities and industries.
Brexit.

12. Ten Pillars Investing in science, research and innovation
Developing skills
Upgrading infrastructure
Supporting businesses to start to grow
Improving procurement
Encouraging trade and inward investment
Delivering affordable energy and clean growth
Cultivating world-leading sectors
Driving growth across the whole country
Creating the right institutions to bring together sectors and places

13. Singapore A lifelong learning account
Lifelong learning subsidies of up to 90% for employers and individuals
Support to back-fill employees who take time off for learning
Anyone, any age, any subject
A model led by ‘learner need’

14. Recommendations Create a centralised advice and admissions service
Recognise Centres of Lifelong Learning Excellence
Reintroduce Individual Learning Accounts
Expand the coverage of Advanced Learner Loans
Create flexibility within the funding system
Introduce the Help to Learn Bonus
Broaden the Apprenticeship Levy
Encourage universities to work with public institutions

15. Are we open and accessible? Are we giving back? Are we reaching out?
A question of culture
Are we open and accessible?
Are we giving back?
Are we reaching out?

16. Challenges Keeping sight of community cohesion issues
It’s not just about practical changes
Accessibility, engagement and outreach must set the tone
Meeting our civic responsibility
Thinking differently

17. Green Apples
Early participation is the biggest influence on later participation.
A collaboration with the University of York, York College and Askham Bryan College.
Engagement with school pupils over an extended period to raise aspirations.
Dispelling myths about HE and student finance
A focus on lifelong learning, not just HE.

19. Converge: a university and mental health provider work in partnership.
Winners: Non-clinical team of the Year, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust, 2016.
Medipex NHS Innovation Awards (2014) winners in the category Mental Health and Wellbeing. 

21. Our role?
Highly proactive in creating diverse participatory opportunities
Utilising our assets and expertise
Valuing interpersonal skills alongside measurable qualifications
A social asset

22. Leading in our communities
A key role for anchor institutions
Growing examples of universities leading change in partnership
Lifelong learning as a common cause with common purpose
Universities linking local, regional and international opportunities together

23. The Higher Education and Research Bill
(3) UK universities must provide an extensive range of high quality academic subjects delivered by excellent teaching, supported by scholarship and research, through courses which enhance the ability of students to learn throughout their lives.
(4) UK universities must make a contribution to society through the pursuit, dissemination, and application of knowledge and expertise locally, nationally and internationally; and through partnerships with business, charitable foundations, and other organisations, including other colleges and universities.

24. Summary
It’s about more than economic imperatives – the joy of learning transforms lives
A key moment of political focus – how do we respond?
Creating the right culture matters
Universities at the forefront of anchor institutions on this agenda
How serious are we about rising to the challenge?

25. Thank you for listening
@VCYorkStJohn