Training
Studentification and Town and Gown Relations: Strategies for Harmonious Coexistence
1-4pm, Sunday 10 November
Ahead of the UKTGA conference, join us for an afternoon training course in Manchester. You can sign-up for the training course as you register for your conference ticket.
£135 for UKTGA/ITGA members
£185 for non-members
The phenomenon of studentification, where the influx of student populations significantly impacts local communities, presents both opportunities and challenges for towns and cities across the UK and beyond.
The “Studentification and Town and Gown Relations” training course is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of these dynamics, offering practical strategies to foster harmonious coexistence between students, educational institutions, and permanent residents and addressing the operational impact of universities on their host communities.
This course is ideal for professionals working on town and gown issues in HE, students’ unions, local government and public sector and student housing.
The course employs a mix of case study analyses, group discussions, workshops, and practical exercises. Participants will engage with guest speakers from academia, government, and community organizations, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on the issues at hand.
This training course aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to navigate the complexities of studentification and town and gown relations, fostering positive and sustainable interactions between all stakeholders involved.
This course will be led by a diverse group of practitioners with extensive experience in town-gown relations. LINK Strategic Partners, a global social impact communications firm with offices across the USA and UK, will be sharing proven models that have successfully bridged the gap between universities and their surrounding communities. The course content is tailored to address the specific challenges faced by off-campus communities, as identified by delegates. By focusing on real-world issues, this course will equip you with practical strategies and a comprehensive toolkit to effectively address the unique needs of your community.
Join us for this intensive and interactive training course to develop the knowledge and tools necessary for creating harmonious and vibrant communities that benefit both students and local communities.
Upon completion of training, attendees will be awarded with certification during the UKTGA Conference.
Objectives/benefits:
Participants in this course will:
- Gain an enhanced understanding of the complexities of studentification and town and gown relations.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the social and political factors influencing town and gown relations.
- Learn to identify and address common challenges that arise from the presence of a large and inexperienced student population.
- Examine successful case studies and adapt best practices to their contexts.
- Create actionable strategies and approaches to enhance town and gown relations.
- Engage with a network of professionals and peers committed to improving community and university interactions.
Draft Agenda
- Understanding Studentification and its impact on Town and Gown relations
- Current challenges and enablers to positive Town and Gown Relations
- Contextualising Studentification and Town and Gown Challenges
- Contextualising Solutions to Studentification and Town and Gown Challenges