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Since becoming a university in 1992, Liverpool John Moores University<br />
(LJMU) has grown substantially, in line with the policy of successive<br />
governments, to extend the scope and accessibility of higher education in<br />
the UK. LJMU recognises that to maintain this growth, they must forge<br />
strong partnerships, both within the UK and overseas. The added value<br />
they have created through these partnerships is recognised with a Prize for<br />
“Building Partnerships”.<br />
“Subjecting your organisation to a full EFQM Award Assessment is really<br />
rewarding challenge, and whilst recognition for what you are achieving is<br />
nice, the most valuable part of the process is having a team of<br />
internationally respected Assessors give you a comprehensive feedback<br />
report on which you can base your improvement programme – that’s what<br />
makes an EFQM Excellence Award such good value for money.”<br />
Paul Evans, Director of Business Excellence<br />
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� Industry: Higher education<br />
� Country: United Kingdom<br />
� Number of Employees: 2 590<br />
� www.ljmu.ac.uk<br />
The World of Work Scheme<br />
LJMU recognises that partnerships are crucial to future success, in terms of<br />
attracting students, securing additional income streams and enhancing their<br />
reputation; both within the UK and on the international market place.<br />
During the site visit, the Assessor Team were impressed with the structured<br />
approach adopted, range of partnerships formed and additional value<br />
generated.<br />
� Academic Partnerships are managed by the Collaborative<br />
Partnerships Team, using the Collaborative Partnership Handbook.<br />
� LJMU has formed major partnerships with a number of high profile<br />
employers to develop the World of Work (WoW) TM scheme. This<br />
scheme is a key differentiator in attracting students; companies