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
Evaluation Group
Evaluation Group
Communication Group
Communication Group
Recognition Group
Recognition Group
Operation Group
Operation Group
Staff and External NetworksStaff and External Networks
Funders Group
Funders Group
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
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