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.
See the Public Engagement with Research pages for more information.
Latest updates
Treasure Hunt on a Desert Island: A Fun Way to Learn Reinforcement Learning
9 July 2024
Jacques Cloete and his team of DPhil students created this pirate-themed treasure hunt teaches the Exploration/Exploitation Dilemma in machine learning through interactive play. Here, Jacques explains the game and provides everything you need to use it yourself in your outreach and engagement activities.
Sense about Science: Stand Up for Science Workshop, Online, 12 July
24 June 2024
Sense about Science are running an online Standing up for Science workshop for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) on Friday 12 July, as part of their Voice of Young Science network. Deadline for applications 1 July.
New Case Study: Engineering Spotlight: Illuminating the Impact of Engineering Research
24 June 2024
The Department of Engineering Science’s 'Spotlight' event series has successfully bridged the gap between complex engineering research and public awareness. By fostering effective communication skills among researchers, the initiative has demonstrated the importance and relevance of engineering in everyday life to a wider, non-specialist audience. This case study explores the development of the initiative and the department's plans to diversify audiences and solidify its impact.
Watch: Integrating impact in research funding proposals
24 June 2024
Fast Track Impact have released a recording of their training session, delivered by Prof Mark Reed on how to increase your bidding success rate and integrate impact into a competitive research funding proposal.
Webinar: Communicating animal research via websites, 4 July
24 June 2024
Understanding Animal Research are hosting this free webinar discuss how to communicate animal research and engage non-specialist audiences via institutional websites.
Public Engagement
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Professor Nick Hawes
Academic Champion for Public Engagement with Research
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Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks
Head of Public and Community Engagement with Research
michaela.livingstone@mpls.ox.ac.uk
+44 (0)1865 282595
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Charlotte Bird
Research Communications Coordinator (Digital) (covering for maternity leave)
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Dr Fiona Suttle
Research Communications Coordinator (Digital) (currently on maternity leave)
01865 282594
Latest Oxford Sparks Big Questions Podcast Episodes
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How do I keep my house cool without air conditioning?
17 July 2024
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What time is it on the moon?
3 July 2024
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How can origami help make energy?
19 June 2024
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How do you fossilise a brain?
5 June 2024
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How do earworms work?
22 May 2024