Improving Research Through Public Engagement

Engagement is an inherent part of the research process for many researchers, but how do you foster engagement which not only produces world-leading research but creates meaningful change? Through this interactive workshop, tailored for arts and humanities, you will explore meaningful public engagement and how to deliver projects tailored to your skills and subject. You will discover how to create a lasting impressions, give perfect presentations and work with communities. Whether you are new to engagement or looking to get new perspectives on what you can do to improve this workshop is packed with tips, tricks and strategies for making the most of your engagement.

Suitable for both those with little or no experience of public engagement and those looking renew their enthusiasm and refresh their skills.

Learning objectives

• Understand how to turn research into a compelling narrative
• Prepare high-quality engagement plans and activities
• Recognise the benefits of external engagement and how to achieve them
• Feel comfortable and confident with public engagement
• Understand the use of evaluation for reporting and monitoring

Jamie Gallagher is an award-winning freelance communicator and engagement professional with ten years’ experience in the delivery and evaluation of quality engagement projects around the world. Working across dozens of institutions and subject areas he has helped researchers improve the reach, profile and impact of research engagement in almost every academic discipline. Specialising in evaluation Jamie also provides consultancy services to charities and universities helping them to demonstrate their impact and understand their audiences and stakeholders.

This event is part of a three-part series of engagement training sessions. You are strongly encouraged to attend all three sessions if you can. The full series is as follows

1. Improving Research Through Public Engagement (Friday 7 May 2021) - this session
2. Communicating with Non-Specialists (Friday 18 June 2021)
3. Working in Partnership (Friday 10 September 2021)