ToR

Terms of reference

The subgroup is tasked:

• To maintain oversight of institutional activity and advise appropriate University committees on all matters relating to the Industrial Strategy.
• To identify priority research and knowledge exchange areas for the University to champion and promote, to increase the likelihood of success via future and current Industrial Strategy funding streams.
• To support the communication and visibility of the University of York’s strengths and capabilities aligned to the Industrial Strategy.
• To advise the appropriate University committees and staff on engagement with key external stakeholders (including international stakeholders) relating to Industrial Strategy relevant activity, including business, industry, the government, the third sector and funding agencies.
• To receive regular updates on activities relevant to the Industrial Strategy where new opportunities may be pursued. Undertake an ongoing review of the Institution’s Industrial Strategy portfolio.
• To gather and assimilate information from external sources about the latest developments for the Industrial Strategy.
• To monitor and influence the development of Industrial Strategy policies and strategies of key national and international agencies in the interests of the University.

Membership

Membership of Industrial Strategy Working group

Logistics

Logistics

Frequency and timing of Meetings

Meetings will be held every 4-6 weeks aligned to occur prior to the University Partnerships and Enterprise Committee and papers distributed one week before the meeting.

Governance / Quorum

Decisions to reschedule meetings due to unavailability of working group members or accept representatives will be at the discretion of the Chair. Critical business that occurs outside the scheduled meetings and needs an urgent decision will be dealt with by email and approved by chair’s action.