1/4 At #CiviCon24: buff.ly/3SxCsEh , we hosted the Civic Poetry Participatory Workshop led by Ben Little & Noel Longhurst UEA. The workshop showcased the power of participatory methods to distil collective human agency through engaging & inclusive dialogue.
A fantastic overview of #CiviCon24 from Darren de Souza! ๐๐ Great insights and memories from the event. ๐ #PlaceMatters
It was great to catch-up with London friends at #CiviCon24 and to learn from the example and experience of HEIs around the country working in partnership with their towns, cities and communities. Thanks for your reflections on a great couple of days Darren de Souza ๐
NEW BLOGโ๏ธ Senior Policy and Projects Officer Darren de Souza looks at what we can learn from #CiviCon24 on the London Higher blog this morning๐ londonhigher.ac.uk/blog/what-can-โฆ
What an amazing #CiviCon24! Huge thanks to everyone who contributed, spoke and supported the event! Here are my National Civic Impact Accelerator commitments๐
Delighted to be delivering keynote speech at #civicon24 on International perspectives for Civic universities with a number of esteemed guest speakers Des McNulty City-REDI National Civic Impact Accelerator
2 insightful days Sheffield Hallam University for this year's National Civic Impact Accelerator #civicon24, representing Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN Nottingham Institute for Policy and Engagement. An opportunity to look and reflect on new research, best practice, shared challenges and opportunities in the field of civic engagement #placematters
It was an honour to be part of the opening panel for #CiviCon24 this morning with excellent colleagues from NCCPE National Civic Impact Accelerator Teesside University and the Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Sheffield. Excellent 1st day, looking forward to more inspiration, learning and connections tomorrow
Signing off Day 1 with a *delicious* #CiviCon24 dinner at Cutlersโ Hall, ft. #LondonHE representing, an all-star panel including the VCs of The University of Sheffield & SHU Liz Mossop, & Jim Collins providing excellent company for dinner ๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ท - thanks National Civic Impact Accelerator!! #PlaceMatters
Remarkable afternoon at #CiviCon24 - very cool talk from Carol Shiels on the St George's, University of London Pathology Museum, an absolutely awe-inspiring session from King's College London & Citizens UK, and a literal placemaking session (ft. Lego!) run by University of Southampton #PlaceMatters National Civic Impact Accelerator
Our Director of Research Dr Al Mathers is speaking at tonightโs #Civicon24 dinner. She says, "Local people know their neighbourhood better than anyone. We must recognise them as crucial partners if we are to develop policy and provision for lasting, common-sense solutions." 2/3
We're delighted to be at #CiviCon24 this evening, exploring how universities can truly and deeply engage with underrepresented communities within their place. #PlaceMatters National Civic Impact Accelerator Sheffield Hallam University Research England Civic University Network CRESR SHU Institute for Community Studies NCCPE Queen Mary University of London WMREDI 1/3
A packed room and rich discussion during the Citizens UK & King's College London session at #CiviCon24 - powering a community of changemakers. Powerful stories about community-led action - releasing power and creating positive change. ๐๐ abs Bev & ellie wilson
