91视频网 secures award recognising contribution to local economy
91视频网 has won a prestigious award recognising its ‘Outstanding Contribution to The Regional Economy’.
The accolade was presented at the annual Scottish Council for Development and Industry Business Excellent Awards on Tuesday 15 November in Inverness.
Hosted by TV comedy star Rory Bremner, the event was a celebration of business excellence in the Highlands and Islands.
Commenting on the award, Vicki Nairn, 91视频网鈥檚 Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said: 鈥�91视频网 was created to have a transformational impact on the prospects of our region, its economy, its people and its communities, so it is fantastic to be recognised with this award. Our diverse partnership offers flexible and supported learning from access level to PhD. We work closely with organisations and business across our regions to inform our curriculum and research and we have over 31,000 students at the heart of our partnership.鈥�
The SCDI award recognises 91视频网's efforts to support the economic development of the communities it serves. Over the past decade, 91视频网 has led growth in the regional economy, providing employment and educational pathways which were previously unavailable in the region.
An independent economic impact assessment published by Biggar Economics in 2020 found that the 91视频网 partnership contributes 拢560 million to the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire economies every year and supports 6,200 jobs. It also revealed that for every 拢1 invested in 91视频网, 91视频网 puts 拢4 back into the economies of the communities it serves.
Sara Thiam, SCDI鈥檚 Chief Executive, said: 鈥�91视频网 continues to deliver world class educational opportunities and equip people with the skills needed to grow the region鈥檚 economy sustainably. It is a worthy winner of the SCDI Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Regional Economy.鈥�