The University of Cumbria has been awarded for its work to support small to medium sized businesses.
The uni's Business School has been given the Small Business Charter bronze award.
Sandra Booth, Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise-Business Development & Engagement, at the University of Cumbria said: "The university is extremely proud to achieve the Small Business Charter bronze award. Whilst, as one of the UK's newest universities and we are still a relative new start-up ourselves in the world of business and enterprise, this award recognises our commitment and the strength of our broad-range of programmes to support business enterprise and growth. Particularly, amongst small businesses who are the backbone of the Cumbrian economy.
“I am especially proud of the Business School and our dedicated staff at the Business Interaction Centres who have channelled their research, training, knowledge, expertise and mentoring to support 100s of growing businesses and our own student start-ups.”
Ian McNaught, Executive Director of the Small Business Charter said: "We are delighted to award the Small Business Charter to the University of Cumbria’s Business School after a further round of rigorous assessments. We continue to be impressed by the level of investment and innovation showcased by schools passionate about providing core services and consultation programmes to SMEs and start-ups. Business schools are vital to the local lifeblood of the economy – their world class business expertise can have a huge positive impact to regional and national economic growth.
"Our 31 award-winning business schools are dedicated to making long-lasting change to the productivity and vibrant initiatives happening across the country.”