Outreach and public engagement

How universities can use civic engagement and collaboration to get local communities and the broader public involved in their research and other work and generate positive impacts felt beyond the campus walls. These resources also explore effective ways for academics, educators and other teams to reach out and engage with school pupils and groups underrepresented in higher education to break down potential barriers to access.

By kiera.obrien, 15 October, 2025
In this age of disinformation, how can universities embed critical thinking skills in their local communities? A face-to-face workshop could be the answer
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 30 September, 2025
When university resources are limited, innovation doesn’t always begin with boardroom decisions or major funding. Sometimes it starts with one conversation and a willingness to act on it. Here’s how university staff can drive change through grassroots leadership initiatives
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 5 August, 2025
Research impact can often be reduced to an administrative task, yet looking past metrics and seeing your work come to life can be incredibly rewarding. Here’s how to connect with the ‘why’ of your research
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 4 August, 2025
What makes an engaging post that delivers your key message? Here’s what university social media creators should do and what they should avoid when creating short-form content
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 31 July, 2025
Practical strategies and advice for university educators and researchers to develop and teach the skills to analyse, evaluate, understand and communicate knowledge in an information-saturated world
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6minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 30 July, 2025
Collaborative projects between universities and non-profits nurture empathy and allow students to make a real-world impact. Here, three educators share their tips for building meaningful partnerships that benefit students and communities alike
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2minutes