The University is proudly declaring its support for the City’s bid to be the 2025 UK City of Culture.
Vice-President, Professor Mark Spearing, Chair of the University’s Civic Engagement group commented:
“The University is excited to be a partner of the City of Culture bid. Our City has a great story to tell for Southampton 2025 and, as an important civic institution since 1862, the University will be playing its part. We have a long history of supporting arts and culture in Southampton, both directly through our venues such as the Turner Sims and John Hansard gallery, but also through our university community, who I am sure will be eager to engage.”
The UK City of Culture is awarded to one city, every four years, for one year. It can have a huge positive social and economic impacts. Previous winners have reported increased tourism, investment and employment for their cities.
Southampton 2025 have launched their social media channels Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The bid website provides information, announcements, as well as options for getting involved. Hearing from local people is a key part of the bid. Find out more about how you can get involved.
The Bid Team says:
“From the walls to the water, and the welcome visitors receive, Southampton has what it takes. We are a city of culture, and a city that just gets on with it. Over the years we have rolled up our sleeves and got stuff done, but now is our time to shout about our great city and all that happens here.”
The winning city will be announced in December 2021.
