For the local community

Goldsmiths is a civic university at the heart of New Cross, and these are some of the ways that we work with our local communities.

Culture open to all

Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art is a free public art gallery bringing world-class exhibitions to south London.

A collection compriseing textile art, embroidery and dress from all continents.

Come and see academics and notable speakers from Goldsmiths and around the world.

Make an enquiry to host a community event in this historic building.

Local residents can enquire about using our spaces at a free or discounted rate.

People from the Lewisham area can use our academic library for reference and local schools can visit.

Learn something new in the evenings or at weekends from music to anthropology to writing.

We work with local schools and colleges to help their students consider university education.

We can help support and grow your business through sharing knowledge and expertise.

Our Civic Days let Goldsmiths staff volunteer with local organisations and share their skills.

We are committed to being a good neighbour by listening to and communicating with local residents.

We bring out research and teaching to life in the world for the benefit of our communities both local and global.

Our academics and students work on projects in and around Lewisham helping with local challenges.

Linking Goldsmiths research to the needs of the diverse communities within the London Borough of Lewisham.

We are changing the way we work with local partners and communities to help make a difference locally.

Working with 11 other local anchor institutions, we are making Lewisham an even better place to live, work and create.

Goldsmiths is committed to becoming a carbon-neutral organisation by 2025.

Email us at community (@gold.ac.uk) if you want to know more or get involved with what we do.