Rock Your Research aims to transform Higher Education Institutions into inclusive and creative environments where artists, researchers, and citizens collaborate as peers. By fostering dialogue, trust, and co-creation across disciplines, we break down silos and make knowledge more accessible, relevant, and impactful. In doing so, we contribute to the Third Mission of universities: strengthening community engagement and generating social and cultural impact that goes far beyond economic value.
Foster mutual understanding among artists, researchers, and citizens.
Bridge disciplinary gaps by creating shared, safe spaces for collaboration.
Redefine universities as cultural institutions, not just centres of science and technology.
Build replicable methodologies that integrate art into universities long-term strategies for societal impact.
The journey of Rock Your Research began not with answers, but with questions. In our first partner meeting, hosted by the University of Linnaeus, all the partners across Europe came together to explore what it truly means to transform knowledge into societal value, while centring the needs of our key target groups.
Too often undervalued in research contexts, despite their potential as co-creators of knowledge.
Frequently lack the motivation, tools, or support to engage meaningfully with communities.
Faces persistent barriers in accessing and contributing to scientific knowledge.
Still focus predominantly on economic returns, overlooking cultural and societal impact.
