Cooper Healey

As @CooperHealey reaches the midway point of her tenure as ITGA’s first British President, she reflects on a year of transformative leadership, global connections, and setting the stage for ITGA’s future. From the UKTGA conference in Manchester to launching ITGA’s first student internship, this journey has been about building stronger communities worldwide. What’s next? The 2025 ITGA Conference from June 4-6,where leadership transitions and ambitious strategic plans take center stage! Read Cooper’s full reflections here and don’t forget to register for #ITGA2025 conference: itga.org/index.php/view… #ITGA2025 #TownGownRelations #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #GlobalImpact #Conference #KentState

Former ITGA President @MayorPatterson joined global leaders at the Stronger Cities Network event in Manchester, England, tackling hate, extremism, and polarization alongside mayors from across Europe and the U.S. 🇺🇸🤝🇪🇺 Between impactful discussions, he even found time for a pint with ITGA President @CooperHealey at The Lass O’Gowrie —because Town & Gown talk is always on the agenda! Check out the photos in this short article & see if you can spot a Mancunian icon (besides Queen Cooper)! Read more: itga.org/index.php/unit…

#FBF to the amazing @UKTGA conference in November that uplifted more international town & gown conversation. Makes us excited for the next large gathering in @CityofKentOhio and @KentState for #ITGA2025

🚨new #towngown research to share! Did you know that this year's ITGA conference will include posters that showcase academic research? Submit your proposal by 2/21 to be considered

TBT to the amazing @uktga conference! What is your favorite memory from Manchester?

This morning, we explored Manchester and joined the #LitterHeroes as part of the Keep Manchester Tidy program with @ManCityCouncil and @KeepBritainTidy! Wrapped up with one last coffee and afternoon snack with the team @WhitworthArt—huge thanks to @Man_Student_Hme and the organizing team! Last night’s reception at #UKTGA2024 was fantastic, celebrating this year’s awardees! Congratulations to Kristy from @OfficialUoM @UoMVolunteering, our Community Champion Award winner; the Partnership Award winner, Holland Multi-Agency Tasking Group (@QUBelfast, @belfastcc, @PoliceServiceNI); the International Award winner, @virginia_tech; the Student Citizenship Award winner, @UniofNottingham for their Community Engagement Ambassador Program; and the Student-Led Community Initiative Award winner, Derwent Facilities Management for their Student Warden Programme at Brunswick House @Cambridge_Uni! It’s inspiring to witness the impactful work happening in communities across the UK! Can’t wait to see everyone again at @ITGA_org #ITGA2025 and in a few years at #UKTGA2026 @uktga! #CampusAndCommunity #Collaboration #Volunteerism #CommunityEngagement #ServiceLearning #CivicEngagement

Included in your conference registration for #uktga24 are some exciting evening activities! Join us at a celebration event at Manchester's beautiful Rates Hall on Monday and then the UKTGA Awards on Tuesday! Full programme and ticket details: uktga.org/conference/.

Enhance your understanding of studentification through our upcoming training course: "Studentification and Town and Gown Relations: Strategies for Harmonious Coexistence." 1-4pm, Sunday 10 November ahead of our conference (11-13 November). Find out more: uktga.org/training/

@WrayAJ Fantastic news AJ. Well done!!

Well 64,534 words later, my doctoral dissertation is now submitted for examination! 🥳 Do parks help us feel well? An investigation of the wellbeing impacts from parks and recreation experiences in Canada If you want to see my public talk in October, DM for details.

Time is running out! We are only days away from the UKTGA 2024 Conference session proposal deadline! Full details of the Conference Tracks, submission guidelines and the session proposal form on the website: uktga.org/conference/ Proposal deadline: 15 August 2024

Who’s flying in for #ITGA24 today?

See you tomorrow! ☀️

We have our annual Withington Village Action Day tomorrow from 11am to 2pm outside the Library. We will be doing a big litter pick, cleaning bins and bollards, and showing our love for Withington.❤️ Lots of community stalls and activities too....all hopefully in the sunshine!😎

It's International Campus and Community Day so let's look back at some of our favourite #CampusAndCommunity stories from the year. ⤵️ “We can count among our students, staff and alumni many members of the Greater Shankill community and as a University, we have been formally working in partnership with the Shankill area since 2014 when the Children and Young People Zone was created.” – @QUBVChancellor People are at the heart of everything we do here at Queen’s. That’s why we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shankill Partnerhsip back in February, and it’s why we’ll continue to support young people in our local communities to realise their full potential. #LoveQUB @uktga @QUBEngagement @ShankillZone #Shankill #ShankillUnlimited

Today is @ITGA_ORG's #CampusandCommunity Day and we want to celebrate all the amazing collaborations that we’ve been part of this year! We're fortunate to work with proactive, engaged partners including @ManCityCouncil, @gmpolice, @gogreenmcr and local residents’ groups.

💥BREAKING!💥 13 Feb 2024 “@MANDRAKE_LAB at @ManMetUni analyses substances that can cause harm to people in Greater Manchester” - our work to reduce the harms associated with #THC/#Spice #vapes has been featured on @BBCNWT throughout the day.

Speaker Spotlight! Hear Sammy Jagelman from @LeedCC_News speak on The Dedicated Noise Service: Turning down the noise and the community tensions. To get your ticket to #UKTGA23, email us at manchesterstudenthomes@manchester.ac.uk or call us on 0161 275 7680.

Speaker Spotlight! Come hear Duncan McCorquodale’s talk: “Manchester – planning for student accommodation” at the #UKTGA23 Virtual Conference! To get your ticket, email us at manchesterstudenthomes@manchester.ac.uk or call us on 0161 275 7680.

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