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Support available

Where to find support for planning and delivering projects, getting funding or just getting your head around public engagement with research.

Lost? Want to test out ideas? Need some guidance? Whatever support you're after, the MPLS PER team can help you, or point you in the right direction.

We are a five person team providing training, support and opportunities to researchers and staff across MPLS (working closely with the Medical Sciences Division):


Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks - Head of Public and Community Engagement with ResearchMichaela Livingstone-Banks

Head of Public and Community Engagement with Research

Official Fellow (PCER), Reuben College

Click here to book a one-to-one slot with Michaela

Oxford Sparks Science Together

PhD Dr Fiona Suttle - Research Communications Coordinator (Digital)

Fiona Suttle 

Research Communications Coordinator

Daisy Hopkins - Science Engagement FacilitatorDaisy Hopkins

Science Engagement Facilitator

Rob Key - Research Video Producer

Rob Key

 

Research Video Producer

 

Bridget Holligan - Science Engagement Officer (maternity cover) Bridget Holligan (maternity cover)

Science Engagement Officer

 

 

Rachel Ashwanden - Science Engagement Officer (currently on maternity leave)Rachel Ashwanden (maternity leave)

Science Engagement Officer

 Training
Catherine Seed - Researcher Training and Development Officer

Catherine Seed

Researcher Training and Development Officer

We are supported with academic leadership from the Division's representative on the University-wide PCER advisory board, Prof Richard Cooper (Chemistry).

We currently run and facilitate the following:

  • A termly training programme for researchers and staff in MPLS and MSD. Additionally, provide tailored training for doctoral training programmes, departments, groups, etc., on request.
  • Oxford Sparks – the University’s digital science engagement programme. Creating videos - click here for information and submit a Sparks video proposal (we review these monthly). Creating podcasts - we curate these but if you're interested contact Fiona Suttle.
  • Science Together: Oxford Researchers and Communities - training and funding to connect researchers and community organisations to find innovative solutions through collaboration. 
  • Provide one-to-one guidance for researchers integrating PER into research grants, advice for applying to PER schemes, and generally for developing PER activities. Click here to book a one-to-one slot.
  • Collate case studies for high quality and innovative engagement (Currently under review and update).
  • Behind-the-scenes supporting activities connecting with Research Culture and including representing MPLS needs in University-wide and external activities, developments, etc., and providing in-depth guidance to departmental staff.
  • Our 'Latest' Blog, which provides regular updates about opportunities, is currently under review. Feel free to let us know what you think.

No question is too big or too small so don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team.