Community Engagement

Community Engagement Objectives

• Build strong relationships with local residents and community groups
• Increase access to education and skills development
• Support social mobility and local aspiration
• Create inclusive opportunities for all age groups
• Encourage civic participation and volunteering
• Strengthen trust between the university and the community
• Deliver measurable local economic and social benefits

The university will be able to operate as a long-term civic institution embedded within region’s social and economic fabric.

Alignment with Local Priorities

The community engagement strategy supports priorities commonly associated with locally focused governance approaches by:

• Delivering visible benefits to residents
• Supporting local jobs and skills
• Encouraging self-sufficiency and aspiration
• Strengthening local identity and civic pride
• Creating practical partnerships with employers and community organisations
• Ensuring investment directly benefits local communities