Thanks to generous funding from the Edith Murphy Foundation, I’ve had the privilege of working with a range of fantastic community partners to deliver a wide variety of events and projects since 2017. By taking the opportunity to listen first, build relationships with community partners, and then support them to enhance and continue the great work they are doing despite massive challenges such as COVID-19, I’ve learnt so much about community-led engagement, the impact that arts and culture can have on community health and wellbeing, and have a deepened understanding of the ways in which the University can better support communities through meaningful partnerships.
Dr Marie Nugent
Public Engagement Manager