CovenTRY CollaborACTION Catalyst Event

CovenTRY CollaborACTION and Knowledge ExCHANGE

Tuesday June 17th: 10am-3pm: FARGO VILLAGE COVENTRY

LINK TO VENUE - FarGo Village | Fiercely independent creatives based in Coventry

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the June Event - Registration Only due to limited capacity

About the project - a creative spoken word video by John Bernard, Coventry Poet Laureate

Purpose

About the Event

The Coventry CollaborACTION & Knowledge ExCHANGE Community has been researching and addressing the research-to-policy gap in the context of increasing focus on impactful place based research initiatives and collaborations, such as the Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC).Link opens in a new window

Whilst our work begins in Coventry and Warwickshire, we will ideally scale up broaden out to include other areas in the West Midlands.

So far, we’ve been busy engaging in knowledge exchange, research development, and impact activities to help close this gap.

We are inviting:

Local and regional policy makers
Researchers and academic staff
People in the third, voluntary, creative, and private sectors
Funders and stakeholders

To join us for a day of connection, learning, and planning for future collaboration.

Event Aims

Enable cross-sector networking
Encourage collaborative working
Share project learning and progress
Engage stakeholders and funders
Support development and impact of our work

Are you working on projects in Coventry and Warwickshire?

In particular those that include research, policy and local communities - and would like to share this at the event - the please get in touch with us ASAP and we can explore ways of doing this.

Email us: coventrycollaboraction@warwick.ac.uk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Parking is very limited but local (short walk away) car parks and bus routes are detailed on the Fargo Village Webpages

FarGo Village | Fiercely independent creatives based in Coventry

REGISTRATION

PLEASE note that we have limited capacity and are aiming for a fairly even mix of researchers, policy makers and third/cultural sector attendees and stakeholders etc.

Please register early to secure your place.

Please let us know ASAP if you can no longer attend, as we can then give your place to someone else. Thank you very much for your understanding.

CLICK to REGISTER for the June Event

PROGRAMME
09.45	Open for Registration – refreshments available	Exhibitions, Pop-Ups and Creative Content
10:15	Welcome to the Day	Nigel DriffieldLink opens in a new window, Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor, Regional, University of Warwick
10:20	Project Update	India HolmeLink opens in a new window, Research and Impact Services, University of Warwick
10:30	Research Update	Roze NavabLink opens in a new window Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (this work is presented in collaboration with Haley Beer and Mark Scott - who are attending other events)
10:40	Developing the Impact Compass 'Workshop in a Box'	India HolmeLink opens in a new window, Research and Impact Services, University of Warwick (this work is presented in collaboration with Adela Glyn-Davies, who can no longer make the event).
10.50	Reflections so far…	With Nigel DriffieldLink opens in a new window…
11:00	Holistic Integration of Policy Agendas – Ageing, Working, Inclusion and Net Zero	Philip TaylorLink opens in a new window, Institute for Employment Research, University of Warwick with project partners.
11:10	Retrofitting & Behaviour Change – Healthy Homes for All	Lory BarileLink opens in a new window, Economics, University of Warwick with Coventry City Council and community collaborators. Lory has sent a pre-record video and is currently at a conference. India Holme will present on Lory's behalf.
11:15	Biodiversity and Sustainability for All - Collaborative Projects and Research	Simon Newell, Coventry City Council with the Institute for Global Sustainable Development, and Life Sciences, University of Warwick
11.25	Light networking brunch/lunch Catered by Baxter’s Barista, Coventry	Exhibitions, Pop-Ups and Creative Content
12.20	Welcome Back and Reflections So Far…	With Jonothan NeelandsLink opens in a new window, Director of Cultural Partnerships, University of Warwick
12.25	Society, Wellbeing and Culture – Coventry A UNESCO Recognised - Place-Based Centre of Excellence	Shahnaz AktherLink opens in a new window , Policy Engagement, both University of Warwick and members of the Coventry Youth Parliament
12:40	Drop the Mask: Neurodivergence, Identity, Creative and Empathy	Hear from the project team...
12.55	In Conversation with policy makers, researchers and the local third sector Designing Healthier Futures: Policy, Place & Possibility Hosted by Stephanie WhiteheadLink opens in a new window, Associate Director, Regional, University of Warwick	Steph will be joined by... Zoe SweeneyLink opens in a new window, Heart of England Community Foundation John WilcoxLink opens in a new window, Head of the Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration, Coventry City Council Paramjit GillLink opens in a new window, Principal Investigator - Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration and Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick Catherine PartridgeLink opens in a new window, Digital Inclusion Coordinator, Coventry City Council (HDRC Research Champion)
1.40	Short Break	Quick Comfort/Stretch break
2:00	In Conversation with policy makers, researchers and third sector organisations. From Knowledge to Impact: How Coventry Acts Together for Change Hosted by Helen WheatleyLink opens in a new window, Director, Warwick Institute of Engagement	Helen will be joined by... Ade JohnsonLink opens in a new window, Business Development Manager, Coventry Central Hall Sinead OuillonLink opens in a new window, Director of Research and Innovation, Coventry University Laura FisherLink opens in a new window, Grapevine and Survivor Sanctuary Rachael Kirwan,Link opens in a new window Business Partnerships, University of Warwick Giuliana Famiglietti-Pipola, Business Development Manager, Economic Development, Coventry City Council (HDRC Research Champion). Vangelis Pitidis, Institute for Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick.
2:45/50	Final Thoughts and Reflections	... with India (again)... so sorry...I'll do my best!
3:00	Please feel free to stay for a drink from 3:00pm - 5:00pm as this is an opportunity to Network and make new connections before you leave.

PLEASE note that some small elements of the programme may be subject to slight changes and will be fixed by Tuesday June 3rd.

We have limited numbers so Registration is necessary. If you register and can no longer attend then please let us know ASAP.
We are aiming for approximately an even split in attendees from research, policy and third/community sector backgrounds.
If needed we will operate wait lists and as tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.