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REF2021 Final Guidance on Submissions Published
Research England today (Thurs Jan 31) released the final guidance on REF2021 submissions. I took a look at whether there have been any changes to the draft guidelines in relation to public engagement. Spoiler: public engagement with research remains a valid route to achieving impact.
The MLPS Division’s Strategic Plan for Public Engagement with Research
Over the last few years, the Division has been working towards better understanding its role in nurturing a supportive culture where high quality public engagement with research (PER) can flourish as an integral part of research culture and practice. We are now sharing our strategic plan, which has a focus on demonstrating the value of PER, building capacity, particularly by supporting departments, and exploring where we can facilitate effective collaborations across the Division and with other partners.
Engage Conference 2018 - A report from Kiri
The annual Engage conference sees professionals from across the country meet for two days to network, learn and collaborate. This year Kiri Walden (Computer Sciences) went along and shares her thoughts...
Using Social Media - What Works?
The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement has worked with public engagement professionals and researchers from across the UK to co-develop the ‘What works: Engaging the public through social media’ guide, tackling benefits, planning, tools, evaluation and measuring impact plus top tips and links to resources.
Watch - "What’s the point of engaging the public in science and health research?"
This talk is co-hosted by the Oxford Martin School, University College & Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, to celebrate their 20th Anniversary and is a continuation of the Trinity Term Series Science and Populism: from evidence to narrative
Taking research to festivals - an overview
This new overview provides 'at a glance' information about a range of local and national festivals for you to consider taking your research to.
Join the Public Engagement Professionals Network from NCCPE
The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement have set up a new public engagement professionals network which aims to support public engagement professionals across the UK working in higher education and research to access CPD, peer support and the latest thinking on engagement.
Join 'Things We Don't Know About Science' Website
Things We Don't Know About Science are keen to sign researchers up to the platform to update people about their work.
Watch - Public Engagement with Research Conference videos now online
This inaugural one day event, which took place in July 2018, was an opportunity to be inspired, to learn, to be challenged and keep up to date with the cutting-edge of PER Practice and policy. Selected sessions were filmed and are available now.
Dr Holly Reeve, MPLS Media Fellow completes two weeks at The Mirror
Dr Holly Reeve was appointed the MPLS BSA Media Fellow and was given the opportunity to work at The Mirror for two weeks in July. For one day she took over the MPLS Twitter account to share her experience.
Some thoughts on draft REF Guidance published for consultation - where does PER fit in?
Research England has published the draft guidelines for the next REF - I've taken a look at the 'Impact' guidance and provide a sort of quick (but not comprehensive) overview of the key points relating to public engagement.
Watch - Public Engagement as a Pathway to Impact
Paul Manners, Director of the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE), shared lessons learnt about assessment of impact(s) arising from public engagement in REF 2014, and, the works currently underway aimed at providing a more robust framework for evaluating impact(s) arising from public engagement for REF2021 as part of a webinar hosted by Vertigo Ventures.
Dr Holly Reeve appointed MPLS BSA Media Fellow
Dr Holly Reeve, Project Manager and Co-Investigator of the HydRegen project (Department of Chemistry), has been awarded the MPLS British Science Association Media Fellowship and will be working at the Mirror this July.
Are games an effective method for teaching conservation?
Dr Cedric Tan (Zoology) presents research looking into the effectiveness of games on students' experiences and learning in relation to conservation.
UKRI shares vision for public engagement
The newly formed UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has updated its website to include a section on public engagement, sharing their vision and plans to consult to develop plans.
Evaluation summary report for Curiosity Carnival is now available
The first evaluation summary report for Curiosity Carnival is now available and shares the key findings with regard to Public Engagement including the numbers and demographics of those that engaged and the outcomes and impacts on the public that attended.
MPLS Impact Awards Announced
This year MPLS has honoured 11 researchers from across the Division for their impactful work, including for public engagement with research. The awards were announced at the MPLS Winter Party.
Reflections on the Division's PER Journey so far
I was asked to write a short case study on the MPLS Division's Public Engagement journey over the last two years to feed into the University's reporting for the Catalyst Seed Fund. I've shared it here for those who might be curious to know what's been going on.