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RM Communications Ltd is responsible for the Educate North Awards

• The University Entrepreneurs Challenge


• The University Entrepreneurs Grant

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Liverpool John Moores University is proud to be a university that raises people up. We champion change and always place our students at the heart of everything we do.

Every single day, our work and partnerships enhance people’s lives. We achieve this in so many ways: through our academic excellence and our world-leading, impactful research, and through initiatives that support communities at home and abroad.

Making a difference is what LJMU is about. We are founded on the principles of providing opportunity through education, developing the skilled workforce and entrepreneurs of the future. We are an institution deeply committed to reflecting and serving our communities.

The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and learning, and commitment to social responsibility. The Russell Group institution is ranked the 6 th best university in the UK and 34 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).

A truly international university, its community includes more than 44,000 students, 12,000 staff, and 550,000 alumni from 190 countries. Together, they are tackling the world’s biggest challenges – the University’s social and environmental impact is ranked in the top ten globally (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024). Manchester is the only university in the world to rank in the top ten in all six years since the rankings launched.

The University is a powerhouse of research and discovery; 25 Nobel laureates are among its former staff and students; and it was ranked fifth for research power – the quality and scale of research and impact – in the UK government’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

The institution is the most popular in the UK for undergraduate applications (UCAS 2023 cycle), and it is the second most targeted university by the UK’s leading employers (The Graduate Market, 2024).

Learn more at www.manchester.ac.uk

Communicorp UK is a leading Audio & Media group and is home to some of the most exciting brands in UK radio including Capital networks in Scotland and South Wales, Heart networks in Hertfordshire, Yorkshire and North Wales; Smooth Radio networks in the North East, North West and East Midlands, as well as Radio X 90’s in Manchester.

Our stations are part of the brands’ UK wide network with the other stations owned by Global Radio.

www.communicorpuk.com

Esharelife is a Charity Foundation recognised by the Charity Commission of the United Kingdom set up to aid some of the world’s most disadvantaged areas. The sole purpose of Esharelife is to raise money to help projects of other charities that have demonstrated their value.

Heart likes to Turn Up The Feel Good, with artists like Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Pink, and Sam Smith providing the soundtrack to your day. Heart presenters include Jamie Theakston, Amanda Holden, JK and Kelly Brook, Mark Wright, Pandora Christie, Emma Bunton, Olly Murs, Dev Griffin, Zoe Hardman, and Toby Anstis.

Liverpool Hope University has a rich history spanning more than 180 years and prides itself on its student-focused approach.

High-quality, research-informed teaching takes place in well-equipped facilities, and Hope's commitment to graduate employability ensures students are well prepared for the world of work. Based on beautiful campuses, there is a welcoming atmosphere at Hope, with a focus on smaller class sizes and dedicated support.

The University was ranked fifth in the UK for Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 following analysis by Times Higher Education, and first in the North West in six categories, including for Wellbeing Services, Academic Support and Learning Opportunities.

Smooth Radio is where always the best music plays. Smooth plays songs from iconic artists such as ABBA, the Bee Gees, Elton John and Whitney Houston, blended with soulful hits from today's stars including Adele and Ed Sheeran. The presenter line-up includes Kate Garraway, Jenni Falconer, Angie Greaves, Paul Phear and Tina Hobley. The Smooth Radio experience is about playing the soundtrack to your life - we play the biggest and best songs from the past 40 years, brought to you by talented and intelligent presenters.