Partnering with Bournemouth University Sarah Watson Sustainable Food City Manager, Bournemouth and Poole

Making it an easy fit 1.Feeling healthy and nourished with equitable access to sustainable food 2.Living in a close knit community where everyone is valued 3.Learning and sharing new skills with others 4.Surrounded by a prosperous local economy 5.Within a thriving and diverse marine and land based environment 6.Working to improve understanding, knowledge sharing and innovation

Making it an easy fit 1.Feeling healthy and nourished with equitable access to sustainable food 2.Living in a close knit community where everyone is valued 3.Learning and sharing new skills with others 4.Surrounded by a prosperous local economy 5.Within a thriving and diverse marine and land based environment 6.Working to improve understanding, knowledge sharing and innovation

Finding the right person Think creatively – they could be hiding anywhere Understand what you can offer them The right person can find you many people! Be willing to invest time

Motivations and pressures Honestly interested individuals Time constraints Publishing pressures ‘Lets use some students!’ Delivering better projects

So far..... Four Schools involved Working Group Lead Case study formats Member survey Development of an EIP Operational Group Fusion Funding opportunities Two student assignments Awareness raising amongst students Two places on the Board

Top tips! Think creatively – your Partnership is far reaching Be clear about what you need AND what you can offer It’s not just staff it’s also students Ensure your Partnership understands the value of academic involvement Be willing to invest time – it pays off!