Rt Hon Justine Greening to deliver next LJMU Roscoe Lecture

'The critical role of universities in driving regional growth'

LJMU’s has announced its next Roscoe Lecture will take place 5pm, Tuesday 24 June, delivered by The Rt Hon Justine Greening.

The public, partners, staff and students are all invited to attend the free lecture at St George’s Hall, Liverpool, which will examine the critical role of universities in driving social mobility and building inclusive growth and highlight how higher education institutions can lead regional transformation by working in partnership with government, business, and communities.

Justine will focus on the importance of place-based strategies and how collaboration between universities, Combined Authorities, local stakeholders and employers can level the playing field for disadvantaged young people, and why now is the moment to forge a shared, long-term vision for education and economic renewal.

About The Rt Hon Justine Greening

The Rt Hon Justine Greening is a former UK Cabinet Minister and a leading advocate for social mobility. During her political career, she served as Secretary of State for Transport, International Development, and Education, as well as Minister for Women and Equalities. A champion of opportunity for all, she has consistently focused on tackling inequality and unlocking potential, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Following her ministerial roles, she founded the Social Mobility Pledge, working with employers, educators, and communities to embed fairness and opportunity at the heart of UK society. She is now Chair of the Purpose Coalition - a group of organisations that are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and boosting social mobility.

Attend the lecture

The lecture will take place at St George’s Hall, Tuesday 24 June, 5pm to 6.30pm.

Please register to attend the Roscoe Lecture here.

Please note: for this lecture only, the North Entrance will not be in use. Please enter via the East Portico, which you will find at the top of the large steps opposite the Liverpool Empire. Only guests requiring use of the lift may enter via the North Entrance.

About the Roscoe Lecture Series

The Roscoe Lecture series was launched in November 1997 to provide an open platform for debate on topics of public interest. Today, they are one of the UK’s largest public lecture series, regularly attracting audiences of over 800 people.

The Roscoe Lectures play an important part in the intellectual life of Merseyside, helping to foster informed debate, broaden horizons and perspectives, and uphold the crucial spirit of intellectual inquiry and free speech in which Roscoe passionately believed.

Since 1997, LJMU has delivered more than120 lectures, featuring a wide range of speakers, including HRH King Charles III, the Presidents of Ireland and Ghana, and Nisha Katona, the current Chancellor of LJMU.

Find out more about the Roscoe Lecture Series and watch previous lectures.