Learning Together | The Shopfront Story Ep2

Universities are often described as places of teaching and research. But what responsibility do they have to the communities around them? In this episode, we move beyond individual projects and explore a bigger question: what can 30 years of community engagement teach us about the relationship between universities and the communities they serve? Drawing on perspectives from Australia, the United States, Germany and the Netherlands, we explore ideas of public purpose, co-creation, mutual learning, trust and the growing global movement for community engagement in higher education. Hear how universities can move beyond seeing themselves as the sole holders of expertise, and instead recognise the value of lived experience, local knowledge and community wisdom. Voices Professor Andrew Parfitt - Vice-Chancellor and President, UTS Amy Persson - Pro Vice Chancellor of Social Justice and Inclusion, UTS Phil Nyden - Professor Emeritus in Sociology, Loyola University Chicago Dr Caspar de Bok - head of Educational Policy & Quality and International Affairs, Utrecht University Professor Verity Firth - Vice Chancellor of Societal Impact, Equity, and Engagement, UNSW Norbert Steinhaus - Science Shop founder Marisol Morales - Vice President, Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, Northern Illinois University Credits Produced by Ali Aitken Research and interviews by Dr Margaret Malone and Dr Cale Bain Change the Story is an Impact Studios podcast.