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Public and community

Our university is not just for students and staff—it’s for everyone. Find out how we work with the community and discover our public events and facilities.

Arts and culture

Share in our vibrant culture of literary and fine arts. Members of the public are welcome at our many shows, performances, and exhibitions.
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    Lifelong learning

    Share in the knowledge—take a short course for fun or to develop your professional skills, attend a public lecture, or make use of our Language Learning Centre to help you learn a language.
    Learning opportunities
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    Engaging with schools

    We engage with schools in several ways including providing assistance with learning programmes and visiting schools to share information about study here.
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    Services and facilities