Obstacles to engaging with EU funding – institutional concerns and

policy responses

James RansomPolicy Researcher, Universities UK

james.ransom@universitiesuk.ac.uk

1. Joint UUK, HEFCE, RCUK Letter[link]

2. PraxisUnico, AURIL, ARMA Letter[link]

3. Witty Review Submission[link]

Institutional Concerns

1. UUK Actions

2. Others

3. Workshop Activity

Next Steps

Universities and Local Growth Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/L1z7z

Universities and Local Growth Strategies LinkedIn Group:http://linkd.in/1eUkKmC

UUK Growth Webpage (inc. previous seminar slides)http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/InnovationAndGrowth/

Resources

Some questions to consider:

1. What actions should be taken next?

2. How can the sector work with DCLG and other bodies to increase engagement with Structural Funds and minimise obstacles?

3. What needs to happen in practice? What are the next steps? Is further information needed? Is there anything that UUK can do?

4. What are the obstacles to implementing actions and next steps? How can these be overcome?

5. Are there any examples of overcoming barriers to engaging with Structural Funds from your institution, or elsewhere?