Resources: sharing learning

Ignite UKRI report

Funded by UKRI, designed and developed by CUPP, the Ignite programme provided a fast track incubator model and framework to support community and research partnerships. 

Learning to Make a Difference 3

Case studies showcasing diverse methods and a variety of activities including; experiential learning, connecting students and local communities, and empowering individuals who engage for the first time.

Learning to Make a Difference 2

This selection of case studies provides a deep insight into a wide range of the university's social engagement activities, and of our links with our local neighbourhoods and communities. 

Learning to Make a Difference 

Every year, university staff and students undertake a wide range of projects in partnership with local communities. This collection of case studies represents a snapshot of the university's social engagement activities and work that links the university to our local communities.

Learning from On Our Doorsteps

An evaluation of CUPP's seed funding programme. It was based on being a good neighbour; realising the mutual benefit of community-university partnerships, and focusing on activities within the immediate localities of university's campuses.

On Our Doorsteps 

This paper reviews the character and achievements of three cycles of the On Our Doorsteps programme, which was developed as a variant of tried and tested models to give particular emphasis to working with the university’s immediate neighbouring communities. 

Student-community engagement 

This comprehensive guide presents the latest thinking and innovations in the development and professional practice of student-community engagement and the higher education curriculum. Published by NIACE, available for free.

'10 down, 10 to go!' Creative Writing

This report presents a vision of community-university engagement combining: flexibility in connections with local communities; innovative ways of working; and partnership in producing and applying new knowledge.

'10 down, 10 to go!' 

In 2013 CUPP celebrated ten years of successful and innovative operation. This strategy report summarises a range of research suggesting how the next 10 years could evolve. 

Defining in the Doing

This publication looks at how CUPP, in its 10th anniversary year, developed and adapted from its inception. It also considers the changing agendas and priorities during that time.

Academic Experiences 

A small collection of stories that provide five academic experiences of community-university partnerships - intended as an illustration of some of their experiences, thoughts, ideas and range of practices.