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 July, 2023

Making an inclusive ‘unconference’

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Many people in minority communities within our universities do not have enough opportunities to be platformed or validated, or to share their lived expertise within our institutions. An ‘unconference’ could cultivate these voices for positive impact
By Eliza.Compton, 30 June, 2023

A bridge between academics and communications staff

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Science communication in a post-Covid world calls for a new way to span the gap between researchers and university comms teams – and a new skill set, as Michael Head explains
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 26 June, 2023

A DIY guide to starting your own journal

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An antidote to frustrations with traditional academic publishing might be to launch a grass-roots open access journal. Here are the steps to consider
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 23 June, 2023

Tips for sharing research findings with diverse audiences

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Research impact depends on researchers’ ability to reach the right ears and present content in the right format. Here’s how to tailor your communication – whether for policymakers, peers or the general public
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3minutes
By sara.custer, 9 June, 2023

Campus talks: how the university library is an agent of change

Podcast discussing building resilience and protecting well-being among university staff and students
Often overlooked, university libraries are critical to the teaching and research missions of institutions. They also play a key role in digital innovation and community outreach. Two librarians tell us more about how they see their work as agents of change 
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57minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 8 June, 2023

How universities can help rebuild trust in science

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The crisis of confidence in science has deep origins. The answer to regaining traction is compelling stories and the skills to tell them beyond the academy, writes Bartłomiej Knosala
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4minutes
Outreach and public engagement