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Building links with the third sector


Charity worker Lisa Atkinson has taken up a new role as ‘NGO in Residence’, as Lancaster University works to strengthen links between higher education and the third sector


LEFT: The residency scheme will look to develop placement projects in the voluntary sector for students


Lancaster University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Science’s Enterprise Centre (FASS). Joe Buglass, Enterprise Officer at


FASS, said: “The scheme is a great demonstration of the innovation that has become a hallmark of the Enterprise Centre.” As well as encouraging academics to


engage with NGOs, the residency will look to develop placement schemes in the voluntary sector for students. In her new role, Lisa plans to


organise networking events and panel sessions with former students who now work in the third sector. She is also considering hosting events


where invited NGOs and academics will present papers on a preferred subject. Lisa is also looking at delivering


third sector workshops and is aiming to connect with academics that can assist in projects relating to her work on campus. One of her first projects will be to


The role is to provide a link between the University and non-governmental organisations and she believes her work will help both students and academics. Lisa, who has a BA and MA in


religious studies from the University, has enjoyed a successful career in the charity sector, specialising in international development. She currently works for the


internationally renowned charity, Safe Child Africa, a child-rights charity set up to help vulnerable children in West Africa, including victims of witchcraft. Lisa said: “A key role for me as


‘NGO in Residence’ is to increase knowledge of the sector – both with academics and students. “There are so many students with a passion for the third sector, but they


"A KEY ROLE FOR ME IS TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE SECTOR – BOTH WITH ACADEMICS AND STUDENTS"


do not necessarily have the knowledge of how to go about starting a career with these kinds of organisations. “Likewise, there are a lot of academics


who are already engaged in research areas that could be of great benefit to NGOs – this role will provide an additional route to contacts in the sector.” Lisa will be ‘NGO in Residence’ at


the University for a year, and then a representative from another NGO will continue the role for another 12 months. The position is a new initiative by


collect feedback from academics and students in FASS, to gain more understanding of their thoughts on the third sector. She added: “I believe my role will be of


benefit to both students and academics by providing contacts in the charity sector.” Professor Christopher May,


Associate Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, said: “We are determined to strengthen our links with the third sector. It’s a move that we believe will benefit our academic staff and students and create opportunities to help organisations carrying out vital work in society. “I’m looking forward to seeing


this initiative develop through a growing host of interactive events on campus and the strengthening of links with NGOs and charities.” UB


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