We are extremely proud of our passionate and dedicated staff and students who engage with different groups in the community: schools, young people, charities, businesses and organisations.

Our guiding framework helps us bring together our key goals, strategies, strengths and values to build mutually beneficial relationships with our communities.



Aligned to Cranfield’s distinctive strengths, we:

  • Inspire education and career choices in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) and management among diverse audiences;
  • Hold a solid reputation as an employer of choice in the community;
  • Help businesses, charities and other organisations develop the skills they need to thrive;
  • Engage our community in our knowledge generation through events and research projects.

Engagement supports, and is informed by:

‘Ambition 2027’ strategies: Research and Innovation, People, Reputation and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Engagement is underpinned by our values: