Congratulations to Keele lecturer Dr Daniel Allen, who has been nominated for a Pride of Britain award after helping to make pet abduction a criminal offence. Read more 🔽 bit.ly/45tljQQ

Another fantastic Staffordshire Uni #diabetesstigma workshop today led by Rachel Povey . This time our co-researchers with diabetes explored #learningoutcomes and planned #teachingactivities to help educate #nurses about diabetes stigma.

NEW BLOG❗️ Senior Policy and Projects Officer Darren de Souza looks at what we can learn from #CiviCon24 on the London Higher blog this morning👇 londonhigher.ac.uk/blog/what-can-…

What do you know about Community Advisory Boards (CABs)? We're working with the The Community Cast 🗣 🎙📽🎧✍️ to produce a podcast series bringing together CAB knowledge and experiences. Do you have something to share? Please complete and share our short survey: bit.ly/NCCPECABsurvey

Democracy is precious. Make your voice heard and vote today. Polling stations are open 7am-10pm and don't forget to bring photo ID with you. #GeneralElection2024 #GE2024

Thank you for the responses so far. Please share any other thoughts, ideas or questions by 5pm today (Friday 5 July) Thanks!

🤩On Friday we held our summer Staffs CAN 📍We launched 'Embrace Your Place' which is a way for people who live, work or study in Staffordshire, to tell us about their priorities in the area and how research can help 🎲We did this using the giant Embrace Your Place game!

📢 Exciting news! 🎉 We've just published our latest report, "Becoming Civic: Reflections on the first phase of NCIA’s Action Learning Programme." 📖✨ Dive into key findings on resources, leadership models, the challenge of translating civic intentions into actions..

It's been all about the #Environment today down at YMCA North Staffordshire with the Youth Governance Team recording the next installment of the #YoungLeadersPodcast #communityvoice #communitystories

"Inequality puts us in a hierarchy, one above the other. It reinforces the idea that some people are worth much more than others"

🗣️"Our approach to engagement at Staffordshire University has evolved over many years but it has always had people at its heart." Nic Gratton joined other leaders in the sector, at #CiviCon2024, to reflect on the tradeoffs of embedding civic work 👉bit.ly/4df95xX

Lynn's story continues the individual accounts of loneliness and isolation from the #LetsTalkAboutLoneliness podcast. Have you or are you affected by loneliness? Get in touch with #NorthStaffordshireLonelinessPartnership All The Small Things #KnowYourNeighbourhood open.spotify.com/episode/1aupS5…

Universities have deep roots in their local communities 🌟 @StaffsUni's Make Plastic History event at Stoke-on-Trent's The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery opened up the conversation about plastic pollution to local families and children! #PlasticFreeJuly @StaffsUniNews

An inspiring conversation last Friday with members of #StaffsCAN (@StaffsUni Community Advisory Network) for a future episode of the forthcoming NCCPE #ConveningKnowledges podcast connecting with people from around the world and UK 🌍 👀 North Staffs Mind OLGBT Group

🚀 Join us online for our ALP Phase 1 Workshop: Becoming Civic Webinar, Tuesday 8th October 1pm-3pm! If you're looking to enhance your civic impact, this insightful session hosted by CRESR and the NCCPE is for you. 🌟 #CivicEngagement

We are thrilled about the upcoming session "Becoming Civic: Insights on the Initial Phase of NCIA’s Action Learning Programme" with CRESR SHU and NCCPE on Tuesday, October 8th, from 1pm to 3pm! We'll dive into how universities can uplift communities through civic involvement.

Did you know the NCIA Action Learning Programme has uncovered shared obstacles across various universities? Join us to discuss your experiences! What hurdles have you encountered in your civic projects?

🌟 Earlier this year, Dr Mark Brown and Dr Philippa Holloway led the inspiring "Reimagining Shelton" project! Through the PAR programme, we're empowering researchers to embrace Participatory Action Research methods for community impact. #PAR #CommunityResearch #ConnectedStaffs

👋We spent yesterday morning at the Academic Welcome Fair, connecting with Staffordshire Uni's student services and academics before the new term begins!

⏳ Only 2 weeks to go! ⏳ Join us on Sept 30th at The Catalyst Building from 10:00-12:30 for #StaffsCAN! 🌟 Have your say, connect with others, and explore how we’re shaping our community’s future. Don’t miss out! 🎟️Tickets available now! #ConnectedCommunities #Networking