Civic and community engagement

The University of Cambridge is proud to be part of the local community.

We are working with people and organisations across the city and region to build strong relationships, develop skills, create jobs, support local growth, and share our resources.

We are committed to playing a more active civic role - being more visible, more responsive to local needs, and focussed on where we can make a real difference through collaboration.

Read the People, Place, Partnership. Civic priorities for the University of Cambridge report

To guide this work we have developed a Civic Framework. It helps us focus on what matters most to our communities and partners.

The framework sets out:

• Our commitments – our guiding priorities: –inclusive innovation, local collaboration, and active citizenship
• Our missions - where we take action  – opening up our spaces, building connected communities, and developing skills
• What supports delivery – strong leadership, shared learning, and visible partnerships
• How we work – with fairness, openness, and a focus on long-term impact

We are proud of what we’ve done so far, but we know there’s more to do. That’s why we are continuing to invest in long-term partnerships that bring lasting benefits to the community. We will share our learning as we go.

We are keen to hear from local communities and partners. If you would like to find out more email us at civic@admin.cam.ac.uk.