Published: 4 October 2024
- University of Sunderland in London strengthens its partnership with Mulberry Schools Trust, which operates eight schools across East London.
- Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the intuitions set to provide Mulberry’s 1000s of students with greater access to higher education opportunities.
- Visit of the University’s Vice-Chancellor to Mulberry UTC reinforces its commitment to supporting the development of Mulberry’s students.
The University of Sunderland in London recently announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the prestigious Mulberry Schools Trust, recognising the growing collaboration between the successful institutions, both based in East London.
Over the last four years, the University has grown its partnership with the Trust, which operates eight schools educating 1000s of students. This has included the university hosting higher education ‘taster days’ and attending careers fairs at the Trust’s schools – showcasing the opportunities the University offers as the students take the next step in their personal and professional development.
With the memorandum agreed, the partnership between the institutions is set to expand, with a formalised set of higher education engagement activities and the university further supporting the Trust’s students. Aligning closely with the University’s strategic aim of widening participation and creating life-changing educational opportunities.
Vice-Chancellor visits to sign Memorandum of Understanding
On 19 September, Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland, visited the Mulberry UTC in Bow to meet with the school’s leadership and students, and to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
Sir David Bells’s visit included joining a panel discussion - where students shared their experience at Mulberry UTC and their plans for university. This was followed by a tour of the school, which the Vice-Chancellor said highlighted how Mulberry Trust has created “an environment in which students can thrive and succeed.”.
The Vice-Chancellor then met with Dr Vanessa Ogden, CEO, Mulberry Schools Trust, to formally sign the memorandum.
The University’s growing schools outreach programme
Harpal Larr, the University of Sunderland in London’s Student Recruitment and Conversion Manager, explained how the agreement with Mulberry Trust “opens exciting long-term opportunities for us to work closely with their students, as we aim to support their progression into higher education and beyond.”
The partnership with Mulberry Schools Trust is part of an ever-growing programme of collaboration with local school and colleges, including Harris Academies and Newham College.
If you are a school or college, based in London, and are looking to explore a partnership with the life-changing University of Sunderland in London, then please email Harpal Larr at harpal.larr@sunderland.ac.uk.