South London Partnership (SLP)

Knowledge Exchange Framework perspective demonstrated: local growth and regeneration

As an anchor institution in South London, Kingston University is committed to developing meaningful partnerships across the region to enhance opportunities for staff and students and help our regional economy grow.

The South London Partnership (SLP) is a collaboration of five London boroughs (Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Sutton). It aims to build on the many strengths of South London as a place for people to live, work and thrive. Kingston University partners with the SLP on strategic projects with the objective of improving the region's economy by enhancing business productivity and increasing innovation.

The SLP region has a population of 1.2 million, a GVA of £32 billion, 60,000 active businesses and 440,000 jobs. The majority of businesses are SMEs (with numbers of start-up businesses six times higher than the London average). The effects of COVID-19 have resulted in a significant contraction in the economy, declining GVA and a large number of jobs lost, but also increased home/agile working practices and digital economy opportunities. There is significant scope for recovery and growth. By partnering with SLP, Kingston University can contribute by providing businesses with access to our academic expertise, research, student talent and specialist resources to facilitate increased skills, employment opportunities and business innovation services within the region.

South London Partnership projects

Through close collaboration with the South London Partnership (SLP) Kingston University develops and participates in a wide range of programmes across the region including:

BIG (Business, Innovation & Growth) South London programme

South London Mayor's Construction Academy Hub

South London Careers Hub

Get in touch

Please contact us if you would like further information about knowledge exchange at Kingston University.

If you are interested in exploring collaborative opportunities and getting access to our academic expertise, student talent or unique facilities, please get in touch.