Over the past 20 years, CUPP has developed a substantial body of knowledge on how communities and universities can work together in meaningful and lasting ways. This learning has come directly from our own partnership programmes, projects, and collaborative research.
Here we share films, podcasts, reports, papers, and books that reflect our evolving practice. These materials capture what we’ve learned through working alongside community partners, academics, and students - including what’s worked, what’s changed, and where we’re still learning.
Grounded in real-world experience, these resources are designed to support others working in community-engaged ways, whether in universities, community settings, or across sectors.
"There is no doubt that the University of Brighton plays a global leadership role in partnership research. We appreciate learning about the diversity of excellence through CUPP." Professor Budd Hall, UNESCO Community Based Research
Research has always underpinned our work at CUPP, as this enables us to continue to learn and reflect on our practice. Evaluation of past programmes continues to inform the development of new ones. This research has enabled us, with our community and university partners, to produce a range of films, podcasts, reports, papers, and books. We have also developed workshops that capture our learning.
This collection of resources will help practitioners and academics gain insights into community-university working practices we have undertaken at CUPP. These practical publications showcase projects through their life cycles and offer guidance that supports those wishing to work in partnership with the university.
Explore our work
Films
Short films and case studies that bring community–university projects to life.
Podcasts
Reflective conversations with partners, staff, and students on collaboration and change.
Reports
Programme evaluations and reflective summaries that document impact and process.
Papers
Published research that informs our methods and contributes to the wider field.
Books
Deeper explorations of community-university engagement, co-authored with partners.