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Jane Robinson

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Jane Robinson

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Professor Jane Robinson, DL, is  Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engagement and Place, Newcastle University

Jane sits on the University Executive Board and leads the Engagement and Place Strategy, focussing on building partnerships to enhance the societal benefit of the university. She is also executive lead for sustainability and social justice. Previously, Jane was Durham University’s Chief Operating Officer with strategic oversight of operations and external engagement.

Before taking up her position at Durham, Jane was Chief Executive of Gateshead Council, playing a central role in the culture-led regeneration of the borough. Jane has also held leadership positions in
the cultural sector, including Director of External Relations at Arts Council England.

Jane is a Deputy Lieutenant for Tyne and Wear and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She chairs the North East Confederation for British Industry (CBI) and Insights North East and holds a range of non-executive positions, including the Centre for Cities, the Centre for Life in Newcastle, North East Museums, and Energy Central Campus in Northumberland.

4 pieces

Newest first, since June 2018

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    Regional and local engagement is mission critical for the HE sector

    Peter O’Brien, Jane Robinson and Helen Turner argue that as devolution moves to the centre of government, universities need to work more closely with regional mayors and authorities to shape place-based growth

    With Peter O'Brien and Helen Turner

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    Global and civic ambitions must co-exist to power economic growth

    Jane Robinson breaks down the barriers between global ambitions and civic responsibility in growing the UK’s economy

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    Collaboration must be at the heart of regional growth

    Jane Robinson introduces fourth generation universities as catalysts for transformation through partnerships, impact, and driving a better future for their places

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    The evolving civic role of universities

    Jane Robinson of Durham University provides different local perspectives on civic universities.