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On Tuesday 14 November, 果冻影院 and London Borough of Islington came together to mark the signing of a new exciting partnership together.

On Tuesday 14 November, 果冻影院 and London Borough of Islington came together to mark the signing of their exciting partnership together. Professor Alan Thompson, Dean of the Faculty of Brain Sciences and Pro-Provost for London, led the event, commemorating the signing of a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations aimed at shaping a more equitable future for Islington.听

The event brought together a diverse mix of attendees 鈥� academics, students, and representatives from various departments from both 果冻影院 and the Islington Council. From Estates to Advancement, Innovation & Enterprise to public health, housing, and community wealth building, the gathering underscored a commitment to a collaborative, community-driven approach.听

听"Today marks a significant stride towards a fairer Islington," stated Professor Alan Thompson, emphasising the depth of the partnership. "This MoU signifies our shared ambition: creating opportunities for everyone in our vibrant city, irrespective of their background, to thrive and enjoy a better quality of life." 听

Discussing the shared priorities, Professor Thompson also highlighted Islington Council and 果冻影院's ambitious vision for a fairer Islington. "We're not just a university situated nearby; we're committed to being active contributors to the heart and soul of Islington," said Professor Thompson. "This partnership signifies our joint determination to make tangible, positive changes."听

The event also included an address from Islington Councillor, Cllr Santiago Bell Bradford, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Jobs, who as a lifelong Islington resident, understands the impact that partnerships like these can have on the local community:

鈥淚t is such a privilege to work together on partnerships with amazing anchor institutions like 果冻影院. The challenges that Islington faces are huge and we value working with collaborators such as 果冻影院, to help us tackle our priorities which are key in the Borough. Islington has always been a place that has prided itself on being on the cutting edge and by working with 果冻影院, we will be doing just that. This MoU signing marks the start of our opportunity to do something really meaningful, innovative and life changing together. I feel very privileged to be embarking on that journey together鈥�. 听

Dr Michael Spence, President & Provost of 果冻影院, also reiterated 果冻影院's dedication to being an integral part of Islington fabric and fostering positive change.

鈥淭his is a partnership that is incredibly important to 果冻影院. We are London鈥檚 Global University. What that means is that by working with our partners here locally here in London, we can help to address some of the issues of one of the most challenging localities on the planet, and in turn create world-class learnings for the world. We can only do that, in genuine partnership, together. That kind of deep partnership takes effort on both sides. With Islington, we have deep shared commitments to addressing inclusion and equality that have grown out of our history and place, as well as in partnership and our values. We are delighted to sign this MoU and to start making real change in and for our locality.鈥澨�

Attendees also heard from a range of speakers who shared their joint work from both organisations, demonstrating the richness and longevity of the partnership. Presentations from speakers included:听

• Steve Evans, Senior Research Fellow, Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources, Faculty of the Built Environment, 果冻影院听
• Matt West, Director of Housing Property Services, London Borough of Islington听
• Dr Keri Wong, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology, IOE, 果冻影院's Institute of Education and Society
• Ms Jasmine Lee, Wellcome 4-year PhD in Mental Health Science, IOE, 果冻影院's Institute of Education and Society
• Sude I艧谋l Ba艧tu臒, BSc Psych with Education Year 3, IOE, 果冻影院's Institute of Education and Society听
• Siobhan Scantlebury, Head of Youth Progression, London Borough of Islington听
• Dr Jessica Sheringham, Senior Research Fellow, 果冻影院 Faculty of Population Health Sciences听
• Charlotte Ashton, Consultant in Public Health, London Borough of Islington听

The London Office, who have also been working closely with the Business and Innovation team in 果冻影院 Innovation & Enterprise, will continue to work with colleagues at Islington Council to evolve the partnership, sharing opportunities within the 果冻影院 community and more broadly with our partners. If you are interested in connecting with Islington Council, please contact Amy Lightstone, Head of Engagement and Operations (London), 果冻影院 London Office.听

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