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Healthy Universities, People and Places: Exploring institutions’ potential impact on student, staff and community wellbeing

Published: 2024

Covering frameworks for ‘healthy universities’, partnerships with health networks, mental health support, and community health promotion, this review explores how universities can contribute to the health and wellbeing of their students, staff, and local communities.

This is one of four evidence reviews which explore the economic and soci…

Shaping Sustainable Universities: Examining the role of civic universities in contributing to a just transition to net zero

Published: 2024

Exploring how universities can contribute to a just transition to net zero carbon emissions, this review outlines key areas for university climate impact: reducing emissions, sharing knowledge for sustainability, and supporting local initiatives.

This is one of four evidence reviews which explore the economic and social impact of universities …

Society, Culture and Locally-Connected Universities: Exploring institutions’ social and cultural contributions to their local place

Published: 2024

Examining universities’ social and cultural contributions to their communities, this evidence review discusses universities as ‘place-makers’, bridging divides, the impacts of student volunteering, and how universities are supporting local arts and culture.

This is one of four evidence reviews which explore the economic and social impact…

Universities and ‘Economic Placemaking’: Assessing the current and potential economic impact of universities on their places

Published: 2024

Delving into universities’ economic impact on their local areas, this review highlights universities as drivers of local employment and spending, the importance of supporting social mobility and graduate retention, how to foster innovation, and reviews alternative economic paradigms.

This is one of four evidence reviews which explore the ec…

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