Upgrade the status of HopwoodHall College to Hopwood Hall University In Rochdale

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

The purpose of this online petition is to ask Her Majesty’s Government to upgrade the status of Hopwood Hall College in Rochdale, to Hopwood Hall University. It shall be a small yet significant step in the right direction, for further development and revival of Rochdale from past neglect.

Our beautiful town of Rochdale has a rich past and history, having its distinct place in British history. However, the town has been in post industrial age decline for many years, due to lack of support and neglect from the British government. Furthermore, Rochdale does not have its own university.
It is now time to do something for development of Rochdale’s community, which will contribute in stopping the decay and decline of Rochdale to history’s oblivion. The best way to turn Rochdale around is by providing further higher education to the community locally by establishing a university in Rochdale. This shall majorly contribute in improving the overall conditions and image of Rochdale in Britain.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

It is up to individual higher education providers to apply for a University title or University College title status. You can find out more about the process here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/459763/BIS-15-523-university-title-and-university-college-title.pdf

You could try contacting the College directly to ask them about applying for University status.

Timeline

26 Jan 2017	Petition opened for signatures
30 Jan 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Jan 2017

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