Engaged Researcher Online - Introduction To Public Engagement Beginners
We’ll be looking at the what, why and how of public engagement and introducing researchers to some of the ways to plan an effective public engagement project.
Topics:
- The what: definitions of public engagement, who are the public, what activities count as engagement, what are the goals?
- The why: University commitment to PE, REF, Funders
- The how: the Logic Model approach to planning PE, practical considerations, moving engagement online and opportunities at the University.
This course will be led by Dr Lucy Spokes, the Head of Public Engagement. The group session will be followed by the opportunity for a one-to-one 15-minute session where you can discuss your projects, ideas and questions and get project specific help. This individual optional session can be booked either with Lucy or with Dr Selen Etingu-Breslaw, the Public Engagement and Impact Manager (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Technology).
- PhD students
- Post-docs
- Researchers
- Public Engagement Professionals
Number of sessions: 3
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
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1 | Wed 20 Oct 2021 10:00 - 11:30 | 10:00 - 11:30 | Phoenix 2, Phoenix Building, New Museums Site | map | Lucinda Spokes |
2 | Thu 21 Oct 2021 10:00 - 12:30 * | 10:00 - 12:30 * | Phoenix 2, Phoenix Building, New Museums Site | map | Selen Etingu |
3 | Fri 22 Oct 2021 10:00 - 12:30 * | 10:00 - 12:30 * | Phoenix 2, Phoenix Building, New Museums Site | map | Lucinda Spokes |
Participants of this course will gain an overview of public engagement and techniques to plan engagement. They will find out more about how the University can support their public engagement priorities, further training and funding opportunities and activities to participate in and develop their skills through.
Good internet connection: the course will be held on Zoom.
If you have troubles joining the sessions or have any queries, please contact Selen Etingu-Breslaw (selen.etingubreslaw@admin.cam.ac.uk).
One one hour and a half mandatory session, and one optional one-to-one advice session with the trainer.
Booking / availability