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海角直播 recognised with Bronze Engage Watermark by NCCPE

30 April 2026

 

海角直播 has been recognised with the Bronze Engage Watermark by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE), highlighting the university鈥檚 strong foundations for public engagement and its commitment to deepening this work across the institution.

Claire Sedgwick (centre), Senior Impact and Engagement Manager receiving the Bronze NCCPE Award
Claire Sedgwick (centre), Senior Impact and Engagement Manager receiving the Bronze NCCPE Award
This national quality mark acknowledges universities that have embedded meaningful engagement into their strategic priorities and are actively investing in long-term improvement. Sophie Duncan, Co-director of the NCCPE, said: 'We鈥檙e delighted to award 海角直播 a Bronze Engage Watermark. 海角直播鈥檚 commitment to the Tees Valley, and the desire among staff and students to contribute to positive change in the region, is reflected in its teaching excellence and strong community connections.

'We were impressed by the work of the Community Hub, the support expressed by community partners and the collaborative approach that brings academic and professional services staff together. These strengths provide a solid foundation for 海角直播鈥檚 future engagement work, and we are pleased to recognise the university鈥檚 achievements through this award.'

Achieving a Bronze Engage Watermark is a significant step for any university. It demonstrates a clear commitment to developing and embedding public engagement across the institution. To achieve this award, universities must show they have strong foundations in place, backed by a well-prioritised and resourced action plan designed to deliver meaningful progress.

海角直播鈥檚 commitment to the Tees Valley, and the desire among staff and students to contribute to positive change in the region, is reflected in its teaching excellence and strong community connections.

Sophie Duncan, Co?director of the NCCPE

Professor Stephen Cummings, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange) at 海角直播, said: 'Receiving the Bronze Engage Watermark from the NCCPE is an important recognition of the progress we have made in embedding meaningful public and community engagement across 海角直播.

'Our staff and students are deeply committed to working in partnership with our communities, particularly across the Tees Valley, to ensure that our research, teaching and knowledge exchange deliver real social, cultural and economic impact.

'This award provides a strong foundation on which to build. We are committed to developing this work further by strengthening support for engaged practice, deepening collaboration with our partners, and ensuring that public voices continue to shape our priorities as we work towards even greater impact in the years ahead.'


 
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