What we do
We are NTU’s place-based think tank – one that commits the expertise of our staff and students to the key social science questions. Our goal is to bridge the gap between research and policy: to bring theory into applied practice, through innovative projects that deliver impactful solutions.
We value ideas
By maximising the impact of research. We bring together university researchers, communities and partners to understand and seek solutions to pressing issues. We commission and support the development of new research and practical action which has a meaningful impact on the city region and beyond.
We influence debate
Our team monitor major local, national and international policy debates that affect places like Nottingham. We actively contribute to these debates by communicating our research, engaging with policymakers and responding to campaigns, consultations, and inquiries. We support the development of meaningful stories to inform and influence.
We create opportunity
By becoming a premier forum for discussion and information sharing. We link NTU students and staff with wider communities through research scholarships, internships, and research projects addressing identifying needs. We act as a facilitator to support difference making where it is needed.
Why Nottingham Civic Exchange?
We’re a powerful force for change – an initiative that brings together informed regional concerns and key partners with the knowledge, resource and expertise of one of the UK’s preeminent research universities.
The role and aims of Nottingham Civic Exchange are to improve the social, civic and economic health of the region. We achieve this by:
- Acting as NTU’s place-based think tank
- Supporting the scope, focus and applications of the University’s research
- Reinforcing NTU’s status as a regional “anchor institution”, which brings the voices of key partners and community representatives to the table
- Maintaining and growing the University’s reputation as a place for debate, answers and action
- Ensuring our students access and engage with our research so that what they’re learning is relevant and has applied significance – across the city, and throughout the region.
More about Nottingham Civic Exchange
Nottingham Civic Exchange Projects
Our themes draw together the expertise, skills and knowledge of our team and our colleagues to help make a positive difference.
Publications
Read our recent publications and submissions from Nottingham Civic Exchange
The Nottingham Civic Exchange offers
We encourage the development and direct application of academic work that has the potential to make positive changes locally, regionally and nationally.