Public Engagement

Public and Community Engagement with Research

This team is responsible for embedding and promoting a culture of engagement and collaboration between the public and researchers. This includes Oxford Sparks, Science Together, training and more.

Leo the Lion play at Curiosity Carnival

See the Public Engagement with Research pages for more information.

Latest updates

VCs Awards Open for Nominations, deadline 3 February 2025

9 December 2024

These awards celebrate the dedication, courage, ambition and inspirational contributions of our people, and their commitment to excellence in pursuit of Oxford’s core mission, including categories for Research Engagement, plus 'Local Community Engagement' and 'Making a Difference Globally'.

Take your research to the British Science Festival, deadline 20 January 2025

9 December 2024

The British Science Association (BSA) is currently accepting event proposals for the British Science Festival 2025, scheduled to take place in Liverpool from 10 to 14 September 2025.

UWE Creative Science Communication and Public Engagement Module, deadline 13 January 2025

9 December 2024

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) offers the "Creative Science Communication and Public Engagement" Master's level module course designed to help participants develop innovative science communication and public engagement projects. Teaching starts in January 2025.

OPEN Peer Mentoring Scheme, deadline 16 Dec

9 December 2024

OPEN are seeking expressions of interest from researchers interested in taking part in their peer mentoring scheme, which connects researchers with policy professionals for mutual mentorship and to bridge the gap between academic research and public policy.

ScienceWrite Mentoring Programme, deadline 3 Jan 2025

9 December 2024

The ScienceWrite Programme, supported by the Royal Society, aims to help budding science writers from minoritised backgrounds to advance their professional development.