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Julie Merrick
Colworth Site Leader
“Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent Colworth Reconnect community event. It was fantastic to bring our community together and hear your thoughts, ideas, and experiences.”
“Your feedback has directly shaped our post-event action plan, which you can now explore through this short, self‑guided animation.
As you move through it, you’ll see the key actions we’re taking to strengthen how we connect, collaborate, and support each other, improve process efficiency, and celebrate our achievements – reflecting what you told us matters most.
Many of these actions need your help. Please see where you can get involved.
This is only the beginning, and we’ll continue to build on this together.
Thank you for your honesty, energy, and commitment to making Colworth an even better place to work.”
We Asked You...
1
Celebration
Brain Storm
2
Process Efficiency
UI / UX
3
Community & Connection
Coding
4
What Do You Love At Colworth?
Integrations
5
How Can We Make Colworth Even Better?
Integrations
You Said...
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What You Want Most
Events
More organised site-wide events to reconnect with existing colleagues and get to know others.
IT
Better laptops and connectivity on site, along with more digital support.
Clarity
Clear processes and systems with accessible local expertise.
Celebration
Showcase our achievements both internally and externally.
What You Value Most
Nature
Colworth Science Park’s beautiful nature and wildlife surroundings.
Volunteering
Opportunities to volunteer.
Connection
Chances to connect with each other outside of the day job.
What You’re Most Proud Of
Achievements
Colworth Unilever’s scientific achievements and innovations
Inspiration
The great work we do to inspire future generations of scientists
Our Plan
What the Colworth Leadership Team has done already
Colworth Connect Events Scheduled
Next Event:
Community Showcase
Wednesday 15 April 2026
9:30am-12:00noon
- Celebrate scientific achievements
- Understand what Unilever teams on site do
- Meet our Colworth Community Support Network
Future Events
Wednesday 13 May 2026
1:30pm-3:30pm
Tuesday 15 September 2026
10:30am-2:30pm
Thursday 3 December 2026
9:30am-12:00noon
What the Colworth Leadership Team is currently reviewing
1.
Issues with IT / Wi-Fi / Laptops
2.
Working with the Landlord to review bus service
What Needs Your Help
Care & Connect
The Colworth Leadership Team will create opportunities for connection, and we encourage you to find moments to come together with colleagues to reignite and strengthen relationships across site.
Community Support Network
Join our network and support your colleagues with your knowledge and expertise.
Contact: alison.cook@unilever.com
Report
Raise IT tickets via UNA when experiencing IT, Wi-Fi, or laptop problems.
If you don’t report it, we can’t fix it!
Celebrate
Got a new product, scientific breakthrough, event, volunteering activity, or personal achievement? Tell us, so we can share it across site and beyond.
Contact: tabitha.primrose@unilever.com
Sports & Social
Join a club. Support a club. Create a club.
(Take our quiz at the end, to see what's available...)
Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the Colworth Reconnect event feedback form.
You Told Us You Loved...
Meeting and interacting with colleagues
Time travelling through the Colworth Journey
Honest conversation about the future
You Told Us How We Can Make Future Events Even Better...
Here’s what we’re going to do.
1
Hold events on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday so more people can take part
2
Keep presentations shorter and build in more interactive sessions
3
Review venue layout and signage to reduce congestion and improve circulation
4
Introduce more structured networking moments to help people mix more intentionally
5
Improve slide design and readability to make sure everyone can follow along easily
Sports & Social Quiz Time!
Your Score
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How much do you know about what already happens on site? Take our quiz to find out!
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1
Which Colworth club could legitimately claim you’re playing a game once enjoyed by Vikings?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
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2
Which club encourages getting muddy on purpose — not because you slipped on your way to the Exchange?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
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3
If your dream lunch break involves arts, crafts, and zero judgement about how much glue you use, which club should you join?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
Q
4
What club lets you hit things with a mallet and call it a sport?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
Q
5
Which Colworth activity might have you discovering artefacts older than the office coffee machine?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
Q
6
Which group proudly states that “no experience is necessary, just a pair of running shoes”?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
Q
7
Where might you find colleagues sprinting around shouting “I’m in Wing Attack!” without anyone calling Security?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
Q
8
Which club meets every Wednesday lunchtime for friendly matches behind the tennis courts?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
Q
9
Which club lets you borrow equipment from behind the Colworth Club bar (yes, really!)?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
Q
10
Which facility offers spin bikes, kettlebells, boxing gloves, slamballs — but sadly no machine that makes you fit without trying?
The correct answer is
That's correct! Way to go
How many did you get?
Is your hobby or interest missing? Want to start your own club?
Contact tabitha.primrose@unilever.com.
