Manchester Beacon

MANCHESTER BEACONConnecting people, place and knowledge

Dr Erinma Ochu

@mcrbeacon@erinmaochu

UK-WIDE INITIATIVE FOR UNIVERSITIES TO INSPIREA CULTURE CHANGE TO ENGAGE WITH THE PUBLIC

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Bringing Values to lifeconnecting people, place & knowledge to make a difference

1. Behaviour change 2. Increasing PE levels 3. Partnership working

MANCHESTER BEACONConnecting people, place and knowledge

Project cycle (s)

1. Identify problems/needs

Establish values for new partnership

mission

2. Pilot partnership solutions

3. Reflect on & evaluate journey &

impact

4. Inform policy throughKE & skills exchange & celebration

• Challenge Perceptions: we can work together

• Creative Learning Partnerships: keep it fun

• Opportunities and Benefits: mutual benefits for all

• Engaging new audiences: keep reaching out

www.manchesterbeacon.org/ourlearning

Our learning:

Learning pointsconnecting people, place & knowledge

57%

36%

7%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Very much To some extent Don't know

Innovative approacho Listening and identifying needso Co-creation

Building across strengthso Partnership buildingo Sharing learning

High Strategic Added Valueo Leverageo Influenceo Catalytic role

Maximising assetso 2-way engagemento Building connectivity and capacity

To what extent has the Beacon catalysed other/further activity?

Future Priorities

• Sustain momentum beyond beacon initiative

• Recognition and support

• Making and communicating the difference

• Extending partnerships and collaboration

Get involved!

www.manchesterbeacon.org and @mcrbeacon

Thanks for listening...

Erinma Ochuerinma.ochu@manchester.ac.uk