Engaging local communities
British Science Festival 2019
Held on the University of Warwick campus, The British Science Festival 2019 provided an unrivalled opportunity for knowledge exchange with public audiences. Working in partnership with the University of Warwick, the British Science Association brought the event to the region for the first time in its 188-year history. The Festival featured a programme of talks, debates, performances and activities on the Warwick campus and around the city. This was followed by a one-day family festival, featuring a range of activities and events to suit young children and families, created by the University of Warwick together with local partners. Read more...
Coventry Creates
In spring 2020, the City of Culture University Partnership funded 18 local artists to respond to, and work with, researchers from the University of Warwick and Coventry University - resulting in a wide range of innovative artworks presented through a digital exhibition. Sharing and exchanging knowledge and creativity across multiple disciplines, researchers worked with artists to create artistic commissions, resulting in a Digital Exhibition in October 2020. This was updated with 12 new projects in 2021 thanks to funding from both universities and Arts Council England. Read more...
Planning for Real in Canley
Planning for Real is a nationally-recognised community planning process where residents develop ideas on a locally-made 3D map of the area. It allows people from Canley to register their views on a variety of issues, work together to identify priorities, and go on to develop an action plan for change. Knowledge exchange was crucial in this project and researchers trained and supported residents to deliver this process every step of the way. As part of the project, training for community leaders was delivered with the Centre for Lifelong Learning, a 3D map of Canley was created and more than a thousand suggestions were collected to help generate the action plan. Read more...
Warwick Institute of Engagement
Warwick Institute of Engagement (WIE) helps the University play a regional and national leadership role as a modern university working with local communities to deliver place-based and people-focused results. It helps us drive innovation through maximising the exchange of knowledge between the university and society to enrich learning and innovation, stimulate innovation and partnerships. It informs our research and sharpens our impact, enabling Warwick to play a strong role in national and international debate, social, economic and policy development. Read more...
Resonate Festival
Since 2021, the Resonate Festival has brought a year-round programme of inspiring and interactive events for all ages to spark ideas, curiosity and creativity across Coventry and Warwickshire. Delivered by the University of Warwick’s Institute of Engagement, the programme brings to life the work of Warwick staff and students in an accessible, fun, and engaging way. The WIE team organises talks and public conversations, exhibitions, film festivals, walking tours, debates and encourages the sharing of knowledge, ideas and creativity with local audiences. Read more...