WonkHE Festival 2023: AHRC Creative Communities Plenary

What do the UK’s places want from their universities?

Director of AHRC Creative Communities, Prof Katy Shaw, delivered the opening plenary session for the sold out 2023 WonkHE Festival of Higher Education.

The WonkHE Festival of Higher Education, this year hosted with the University of London at Senate House, brought together higher education leaders, opinion-formers, and wonks of all types to discuss the biggest issues facing universities today.

The Glastonbury of Higher Ed 🙌

Delighted to take part in the @Wonkhe Fest 23 plenary speaking about universities, devolution & @ahrcpress #CreativeCommunities💪🏻

Special shout outs 📢 for Team North @NorthTyneCA @MayorofGM @NorthumbriaUni @UniofNewcastle 👏🏻 #FestivalOfHE pic.twitter.com/wRtLTPvlNo

— Professor Katy Shaw (@ProfKatyShaw) November 7, 2023

Prof Katy Shaw opened the first session with a talk on place making, devolution and HEIs in the context of collaborative partnerships with communities and cross-sector partners.

You can find more about the programme and our work across our website.