Our civic mission

Working with partners and communities, we are committed to making a positive impact in our local area.

Goldsmiths has a long history of local engagement. From our founding in 1891 as a technical College to serve the local community in New Cross, we have committed to making a difference through teaching, research, knowledge exchange and public engagement.

We were among the first universities in the UK to develop a Civic University Agreement, committing us to working even more closely with other local anchor institutions to find solutions to shared challenges, relating to:

Inclusive education and opportunities for life
Shared prosperity, decent jobs and fair growth
Culture, community and belonging
Climate action, sustainability and good health

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Our Civic University Agreement

Co-produced with 11 local anchor institutions in the London Borough of Lewisham, our Civic University Agreement sets out a shared vision for making a difference locally.

How we work with local communities

From widening participation and engaged research to business support and cultural engagement, we support local communities in many ways and offer a wide range of services.

Case studies

Civic days and volunteering

樱桃视频 staff are given three paid days a year to volunteer with local good causes.

Civic Catalysts

Linking Goldsmiths research to local needs.

Borough of Culture

A year of engagement and cultural activism

The Goldsmiths Project

Embedding civic engagement in our curriculum

How to get involved

We are always open to hearing from local organisations, as well as 樱桃视频 staff and students, who may want to work with us. Please send us an email to鈥�肠辞尘尘耻苍颈迟测鈥�(蔼驳辞濒诲.补肠.耻办)鈥痑nd we reply as soon as possible.