Civic University Agreement Launch: Queen Mary University of London opening the doors of opportunity to East London and beyond
Queen Mary University of London is a large organisation rooted in place, always striving to be the best anchor institution it can be. Their Civic University Agreement brings together new and ongoing activity at [...]
Civic University Agreement Launch: Aston strengthen role in local community
Aston University celebrated the official launch of its civic agreement with strategic partners from the city and region at an event hosted by Aston Villa Football Club on Wednesday 8 June. Over 80 [...]
Civic mission in Wales & Scotland: context, community and collective challenges in civic space
Ahead of a webinar event taking place on 9th May 2022 exploring the development of the civic agenda in Wales and Scotland, Professor Claire Taylor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Nina Ruddle, Head of Public [...]
Going Further and Higher: How collaboration between colleges and universities can transform lives and places
A new report calling for greater collaboration between colleges and universities sets out recommendations for governments and sector leaders to support regional priorities and deliver UK-wide economic recovery.Over the past 6 months the Civic University [...]
The role of universities in addressing the climate emergency
Universities play a leading role in mitigating and adapting to climate change, reversing biodiversity loss, educating students, and working with communities to build a sustainable future. Addressing climate change is central to all of [...]
Pandemic sparks pioneering new vision for collaboration between universities and the NHS
Universities and NHS organisations need to develop new refreshed forms of collaboration to deal with current and future challenges rather than resuming existing pre-pandemic relationships, according to a new report launched at Civic University [...]
Striking Gold: Civic University Agreement Launch in Lewisham
Goldsmiths, University of London launch Civic University Agreement in collaboration with 11 local anchor institutions. Based in the London Borough of Lewisham in south east London, Goldsmiths, University of London is today [...]
Retaining graduates locally: the value for social equality
Our latest webinar, hosted by the Civic University Network and jointly delivered by UPP Foundation and The Bridge Group saw the launch of a new report on the benefits for social equality of retaining [...]
Policy mapping tool updated
The Civic University Network 'Civic Connections' policy mapping tool has been updated. This document aims to map some of the key policy ‘hooks’ of most relevance to ‘civic’ agendas, with the dual aim of [...]
Why student engagement is the key to a civic university
Our latest blog has been provided by Sophie Cloutterbuck who is Director of London Engagement at London Met. Working with the Vice-Chancellor on the Giving Back to the City stream of the University's strategy, [...]
Collaboration is key to catalysing health and economic transformation
The work of the Civic University Network aims to challenge thinking and shape future collaborative conversation. A great example of this is the relationship that has been built with the NHS. In a blog [...]
Open to all? Using our physical and digital spaces to better engage local communities
Earlier in 2021 the Civic University Network issued a blog written by the University of Gloucester, on their purchase of a former Debenhams building, and plans to include community space in its future use. [...]