Outreach and public engagement

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

By Eliza.Compton, 7 May, 2024
Public speaking is a skill that inspires dread in many: fear of judgement, of making mistakes, of facing unpredictable circumstances. Here, Patty Raun draws on her experience as an actor to share tips for quelling the anxiety
Reading time
4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 May, 2024
One way to offset public-speaking anxiety is to have confidence in your presentation. Brandi Quesenberry shares the keys to making your presentation shine and ensuring that it is memorable, impactful and successful
By Eliza.Compton, 26 April, 2024
Competition, cooperation and continuity in talent support play integral roles in training and preparing medical professionals, and improving patient care, write three cardiologists
By kiera.obrien, 25 April, 2024
When getting the products of your research into the hands of the people who need them, challenges arise. Vorathin Epin, Ibham Veza, Mazian Mohammad and Abdul Rahim Othman offer advice on how to overcome them
Reading time
3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 15 April, 2024
University faculty need public-speaking skills when they seek to engage students, collaborate with colleagues, secure funding and further their careers. Patty Raun leverages her skills as a stage actor to help higher education professionals improve their presentation chops
Reading time
4minutes