# Event Details - **Event Name**: University of Suffolk Unlocked: Community Collaborations - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Fostering meaningful initiatives in research and public and community engagement.About this EventAs part of the University of Suffolk Unlocked* series, Community Collaborations will bring together our staff, students, community groups, local practitioners, policy makers, large and grass-roots organisations to better understand local needs and offerings to facilitate meaningful collaborations in research and public engagement. Including:Informative talks from our Research Institutes for Social Justice & Crime, and Health & Wellbeing on the importance of co-producing research with the communityLooking at what public engagement is and why it is important for research and knowledge exchangeWhy research matters and becoming familiar with central research and evaluation conceptsPanel discussion on what good community engagement looks like and how this creates meaningful connectionsExamples of local research projects to inspire ideas for future collaborative projectsOpportunity to share your views - matching local needs with local offers*Unlocked is a knowledge exchange series designed to bring together alumni, students, academics, businesses, policy makers and community organisations in shared spaces of reflection, innovation, and collaboration. An expression of the University of Suffolk's civic purpose, University of Suffolk Unlocked events provide a platform for listening, learning, and leading together with the communities we serve.Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMArrival with Refreshments?: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AMWelcome & Opening Remarks?: 09:40 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote SpeakerInfo: Ellisha Soanes, award winning International Diversity and Leadership Consultant, Founder and CEO of Shine by ES Consultancy?: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMPanel Discussion: Engaging in impactful community led engagementInfo: Chair - Professor Miranda Horvath: Director of the Institute for Social Justice and Crime, University of Suffolk. Panellists - Clive Moffat: Performance and IT Manager, J McCann & Co Ltd. Jasmine Moss-Rahman: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead, East of England Co Op. Keyinde Ajayi: PhD Student, University of Suffolk. Dr Rob Southall-Edwards: Research Fellow, Institute of Health & Wellbeing, University of Suffolk.?: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AMBREAK?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWhy Research Matters: public engagement and co-productionInfo: Professor Miranda Horvath: Director of the Institute for Social Justice and Crime, University of Suffolk. Dr Katherine Allen: Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Social Justice and Crime, University of Suffolk. Dr Abigail Webb: Clinical Research Fellow , Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Suffolk.?: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PMEvent Close?: 12:10 PM - 01:00 PMMarketplace and Lunch?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMOptional Workshop: Exploring creative and participatory methodsInfo: Led by colleagues from the Institute for Social Justice & Crime and Institute of Health & Wellbeing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/university-of-suffolk-unlocked-community-collaborations/100001990101052821 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-07-08T08:00:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Hold - Ipswich home of Suffolk Archives - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ipswich - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Hold - Ipswich home of Suffolk Archives - **lat**: 52.0530624 - **long**: 1.1636657 - **full address**: The Hold - Ipswich home of Suffolk Archives, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: University of Suffolk Unlocked: Community Collaborations - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/513af2318515eaa27d7cd16c35209bce9145a643ead83879ba8b82c869b3957b-rimg-w1200-h581-dc040307-gmir.png?v=1780234838 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is University of Suffolk Unlocked: Community Collaborations being held? - **A:** University of Suffolk Unlocked: Community Collaborations takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Hold - Ipswich home of Suffolk Archives, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing University of Suffolk Unlocked: Community Collaborations? - **A:** University of Suffolk Unlocked: Community Collaborations is organized by UoS Research & Knowledge Exchange Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** University of Suffolk Unlocked: Community Collaborations is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ipswich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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