Hippo announces strategic partnership with Leeds Trinity University

Hippo has announced a strategic partnership with Leeds Trinity University (LTU) to provide real-world experience to students. Through interactive programmes delivered by Hippo’s experience professionals, students will learn key skills necessary to thrive in the digital world.

For Hippo, this partnership sits alongside the business’ wider commitment to building a future-ready digital workforce and ensuring that every student has access to these opportunities. Hippo and LTU share a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion, driven by Hippo’s culture, values, and work with regional partners. The partnership sits alongside Hippo’s wider Social Value Strategy and social impact targets.

Charlotte Rainey, Employer Partnerships Manager at Leeds Trinity University, said:

“We are thrilled to announce the partnership between Leeds Trinity University and Hippo Digital. As a career-focused university, we understand the value of close collaboration with industry and the powerful benefits it brings to our students. Hippo Digital’s commitment to creating positive social value makes them the ideal partner to support our diverse and ambitious student cohort”.

Steve Saunders, Head of ESG and Social Value at Hippo, said:

“Hippo is working hard to secure a sustainable talent pipeline through increased educational engagement. The UK is facing a tech talent shortage and we must do more to inspire, attract and retain the best future talent. By partnering with schools, colleges and universities in our local communities, we are ensuring young people are aware, have access to, and are ready for the exciting range of careers available across our industry. Our partnership with Leeds Trinity is going from strength to strength.”

Read more about Hippo’s journey with Leeds Trinity University here