27.01.2006
The University of Brighton is to host the first ever Cupp (Community University Partnership Programme) conference on 6-7 April to look at how local communities and universities can develop effective and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Cupp is the initiative set up by the university to improve its relationship with the local community and to tackle disadvantage. The two-day conference will include workshops, discussions, displays, film screenings and networking opportunities that will provide information, ideas and examples of how universities are collaborating with community and public sectors in research, student learning and knowledge exchange.
Access to Art project
Cupp has already funded over 40 innovative projects, including art students working with people with severe learning difficulties to produce amazing pieces of art - recently exhibited at the Tate and pharmacy students helping elderly people administer medication.
"The university has a responsibility and a desire to support its local communities." Said Director of Cupp Dave Wolff. "For the university, each Cupp project contributes either to research, or to student learning. For the community organisations, each project aims to address a real business need. The benefits are mutual and mutually reinforcing".
For further information on the events programme and costings please visit the conference web page, www.cupp.org.uk/conference.htm.
Contact: Marketing and Communications, University of Brighton, 01273 643022
