Lily Owens-Crossman
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An emerging research strategy for civic universities
Repository entry 1 December 2025
This agenda outlines the Institute for Community Studies’ approach to research and evidence generation for the NCIA programme. It shares our process of working with four co-commissioning panels to develop priority research topic areas that explore the conditions required to support universities in making a positive contribution in the their place.
Meaningful engagement between students and local communities
Repository entry 1 October 2025
This research explores the question of what sites and practices of meaningful student community engagement look like, particularly from much-needed student and community perspectives. The report presents five case studies which showcase varied examples of student community engagement practices across England, and explores factors that make enga…
Civic universities and their neighbours
Repository entry 1 January 2025
This review brings together literature and evidence to explore sites and practices of meaningful engagement between university students and local communities.
Healthy universities, people and places
Repository entry 1 December 2024
A review exploring how universities can contribute to student, staff, and local community wellbeing.
Society, culture and locally-connected universities
Repository entry 1 December 2024
Examining universities’ social and cultural contributions to their communities, discussing the impacts of student volunteering, and how universities are supporting local arts and culture.