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Healthy Universities, People and Places: Exploring institutions’ potential impact on student, staff and community wellbeing

Repository entry 1 December 2024

Covering frameworks for ‘healthy universities’, partnerships with health networks, mental health support, and community health promotion, this review explores how universities can contribute to the health and wellbeing of their students, staff, and local communities.

This is one of four evidence reviews which explore the economic and soci…

Shaping Sustainable Universities: Examining the role of civic universities in contributing to a just transition to net zero

Repository entry 1 December 2024

Exploring how universities can contribute to a just transition to net zero carbon emissions, this review outlines key areas for university climate impact: reducing emissions, sharing knowledge for sustainability, and supporting local initiatives.

This is one of four evidence reviews which explore the economic and social impact of universities …

Society, Culture and Locally-Connected Universities: Exploring institutions’ social and cultural contributions to their local place

Repository entry 1 December 2024

Examining universities’ social and cultural contributions to their communities, this evidence review discusses universities as ‘place-makers’, bridging divides, the impacts of student volunteering, and how universities are supporting local arts and culture.

This is one of four evidence reviews which explore the economic and social impact…

Universities and ‘Economic Placemaking’: Assessing the current and potential economic impact of universities on their places

Repository entry 1 December 2024

Delving into universities’ economic impact on their local areas, this review highlights universities as drivers of local employment and spending, the importance of supporting social mobility and graduate retention, how to foster innovation, and reviews alternative economic paradigms.

This is one of four evidence reviews which explore the ec…

Introduction to peer research course

20 February 2025
9:30am – 3:30pm

This online course is for organisations wishing to develop their peer research project management skills in-house. A previous participant said: “I learnt a lot and feel inspired.”

New centre to drive ‘sustainable futures for all’

News 6 November 2024

Collaboration across universities, non-profits, business, communities and government will foster sustainable and equitable low-carbon living.

Driving bright futures and positive PROSPECTS

Explore our work in and with communities towards brighter prospects and positive change.

Kieran Toms

Person 5 November 2024

Kieran works to support local authorities, communities, and the private sector to create better places. As an Innovation Practitioner he’s driven to empower people beyond their comfort zones and enjoys problem-solving.

Luton’s ‘next generation of changemakers’

News 4 November 2024

New programme to help re-imagine and redefine community leadership for social justice in Luton.

Ethics in ‘citizen science’

Publication 17 October 2024

This is the second in a series of short discussion papers produced by the Institute for Community Studies to share learnings and reflections from the UKRI-funded Citizen Science Collaboration Grants.

Leading Luton

Project 11 October 2024

An opportunity for Luton residents to take part in a new action learning programme that will help re-imagine and redefine local community leadership for social justice. 

Hive Minds: Causes and solutions for youth violence

17 October 2024
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Young people from the Peer Action Collection (PAC) share initial key findings from their peer research projects addressing youth violence across England and Wales.