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Learn about Public Engagement with Research at your own pace

Public Engagement - training Training and development

For busy researchers keen to get a primer on the basics of public engagement with research, we have created a new online course that you can complete whenever suits.

Conspiracy theories in science engagement workshop & talk - 8th March

Public Engagement - training

This talk and workshop, hosted at the dept. of Materials Science (Parks Road) will be given by Dr Stephen Hughes from UCL, an expert on engaging the public around contentious and controversial issues.

Science Media Centre Internship programme – Applications Open for March 2023 – October 2023 [LONDON, London Living Wage (£11.95/hr)]

Public Engagement - opportunity Public Engagement - training

The Science Media Centre (SMC) is an independent press office for science, which works on some of the most controversial topics around. If you're keen to gain some experience in science communication and science journalism this would be a good opportunity.

Free online training: How to talk about vaccines when you’re not an expert

Public Engagement - training

Many scientists are sought for information about vaccines and viruses. But not all clinicians, researchers and scientists are expected to know everything so this short course from Cochrane on Lifeology aims to give practical tips to help you.

Watch: Science and Theatre: Practical Insights for Science Communication

Public Engagement - training

Free workshops: Policy engagement: who cares? 11 Jan and 8 Feb

Policy Engagement Public Engagement - training

These workshops, from Social Sciences Engagement and Impact team in collaboration with the OPEN team, have been designed for researchers and professional services staff in any Division to help you explore how stakeholder analysis can contribute to more effective engagement with the policymaking community, and to hone your skills

Free short online course: How to communicate scientific uncertainty

Public Engagement - training

This short online course from Lifeology gives you an overview of some of the key points about communicating scientific uncertainty, particularly in relation to emerging science.

Online Course: Social media for scientists, 10-11 Jan 2023

Public Engagement - training

A two-day introductory online course for scientists wanting to learn the nuts and bolts of using social media and how to create stand-out content.

Equality, Diversity an Inclusion in public engagement: an online hub

Public Engagement - training

The national coordinating centre for public engagement have launched a new online hub to bring together useful resources and a starting guide to support engagement professionals with developing inclusive practice.

Environmental Engagement in Practice: Evaluation, sustainability and making a case, 12 Jan 2023

Public Engagement - training

A free one day online workshop on evaluation, developing sustainable engagement practice, and evidencing the value of engagement.

How to Practice Culturally Relevant SciComm, free online course

Public Engagement - training

This brief, accessible online course from Lifeology takes you through key concepts and tips to make sure your science communication connects with your audience.

Animate to Communicate, Tues 29 November, 2-3pm, Oxford

Public Engagement - training

Come along to this talk from the expert animation studio behind a plethora of research animations to find out more about using animation to communicate your research.

How to make a difference in science policy with your research, 21 Nov

Policy Engagement Public Engagement - training

This training from Methods for Change will introduce you to the differences in culture between research and policy and provide you with tools to chart your path to impact.

Working with the University's Garden's Libraries and Museums to engage the public: A Toolkit for Researchers

Public Engagement - case study Public Engagement - opportunity Public Engagement - training

If you're interested in finding out what public engagement with research the University's Gardens Libraries and Museums can offer and support, this toolkit is for you; whether you're a researcher or supporting researchers.

Excellent online science communication training for a fiver every Friday

Public Engagement - training

Science communication and public engagement expert, Steve Cross, has brought together an excellent bunch of skilled and knowledgeable trainers to offer affordable and useful training every Friday lunchtime.

Online Event - Citizen Science for Policy and Practice, 20 October 2022

Public Engagement - training

This one day online event brought to you by UKRI, the Foods Standards Agency and the Institute for Community Studies, will explore participatory research, citizen science and its impact on policy and practice. Includes international speakers, case studies and networking.

Webinar - How To Communicate Sensitive Science To Non-experts, October 19 2022

Public Engagement - training

This webinar, brought to you by the European Geological Union, explore how research can sensitively communicate on risk for behavioral change within the context of natural hazards.

Public Engagement training for researchers now open for registration

Public Engagement - training

The MPS Division offers training for science researchers (including DPhils) on a number of topics, all free to attend.

Media Interview training: method and delivery, 13 Dec

Public Engagement - training Training and development

This interactive session designed for beginners takes you through techniques for doing interviews on live or pre-recorded media.

Introduction to Patient and Public Involvement online training sessions

Public Engagement - training

Polly Kerr and colleagues are offering this introductory session for researchers, with four dates to choose from across the year.