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Join the NCCPE as a Senior Project Manager

Could you help us build public engagement capacity in the Higher Education sector? The NCCPE is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to lead our portfolio of externally funded projects [...]

updated on 13 Jun 2025

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Join the NCCPE as a Research Associate

Are you passionate about research that makes a real-world impact? Do you want to help shape a more inclusive and engaged higher education sector? We're looking for a dynamic and [...]

updated on 05 Jun 2025

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Engaged Futures – work in progress

NCCPE Co-director, Sophie Duncan and Project Manager, Sian Aggett reflect on the themes that are emerging from our three horizon process, and invite you to contribute.

updated on 30 Apr 2025

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Inclusive futures – what do you imagine?

The Engaged Futures programme has been exploring potential futures for Higher Education (HE). We recently ran two events looking at inclusion. Research fellow and scientist at the University of Manchester [...]

updated on 09 Jun 2025

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The Engage Summit 2026: imagining an inclusive future for higher education

The Engage Summit 2026 is one year away! Taking place in Central Birmingham on Wednesday 29 - Thursday 30 April 2026, Engage Summit will bring people together to collectively imagine [...]

updated on 30 Apr 2025

Engage Summit 2026 – call for contributions

We are delighted to share details of how you can get involved in the Engage Summit 2026, which will be held in Birmingham on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April [...]

updated on 13 Jun 2025

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Harnessing momentum from our Engage Watermark award to develop a bold new strategy.

The University of Birmingham won a gold Watermark after completing the rigorous process in 2022. In this blog, Simon Cane, Director of Public and Cultural Engagement, shares how they used [...]

updated on 23 Apr 2025

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NCIA Action Learning Event: Reflecting, Learning, and Looking Ahead

The National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) Action Learning Programme came together for its final in-person event in Birmingham. It was a day designed not just to mark the end of [...]

updated on 26 Mar 2025

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The EDGE tool and how to use it

Use our self-assessment tools to build a clearer picture of how well your current support for public engagement is working.