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How to Grow Thriving Civic Universities distils three years of National Civic Impact Accelerator learning for university leaders, policymakers and civic practitioners in England. It identifies the core conditions for thriving civic universities, from senior strategic leadership and authentic civic purpose to equitable partnerships and strong local understanding.
The report shows how different forms of capacity can support sustained civic practice and measurable impact, and signposts tools, frameworks and the Civic Field Guide to help institutions navigate their civic journeys and contribute to place-based transformation.