It has long been seen as a central role of universities to engage with and support surrounding communities and those further afield through their teaching, research and investment. But the pandemic has pushed civic engagement even higher up the agenda with people all over the world looking at ways to rejuvenate flailing economies. Universities, as major employers and leaders in education and research, have a central role to play in driving the recovery. This spotlight offers advice on how universities and faculty can shape activities for greater public engagement and support.
How to be a civic university post-pandemic
Advice for institutions to better engage and support the communities beyond their campuses
The civic university
Public engagement through teaching and research
Effective ways to engage and inform beyond campus
Boosting learning through external engagement
