Meaningful engagement between students and local communities: Exploring the value of civic engagement for students, local people and place

This research explores the question of what sites and practices of meaningful student community engagement look like, particularly from much-needed student and community perspectives. The report presents five case studies which showcase varied examples of student community engagement practices across England, and explores factors that make engagement meaningful and impactful for both student and communities. Additionally it identifies enablers and challenges for successfully delivering meaningful student-community engagement.