Views on Universities’ role in clusters, skills and growth – Your input matters!

We’d like to invite you to take part in a survey conducted by The University of Manchester in partnership with CBI Economics – the CBI’s independent economic analysis unit – to understand how universities support business growth, skills development, and innovation across the UK.

We are interested in employer perspectives on current and future skills needs, engagement with universities, access to graduate and international talent, and the role universities play in strengthening regional competitiveness and innovation ecosystems.

Please click here [surveymonkey.com] to take part.

Responses will inform an independent piece of research led by CBI Economics in partnership with the University.

Key details: 

• Closing date:  Thursday 29th January 2026 at 23:59 PM 
• Confidentiality: All responses are anonymised and handled in strict confidence by CBI Economics.

Thank you for your participation.