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Alan Marsh's article (Opinion, THES , August 31) on the benefits of partnership between further education colleges and universities is timely.

"HE in FE" has a vital role to play in meeting the government agenda of widening participation.

In Stoke on Trent, we have enjoyed a fruitful relationship with Staffordshire University in developing a range of higher national diploma programmes and a new foundation degree, through the regional federation.

Richard Benefer
Quality manager
Stoke on Trent College