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 Laura.Duckett, 23 January, 2025
With many HE professionals making the switch to Bluesky, here are the steps you need to take to get started
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 22 January, 2025
Getting through long, not-so-interesting talks is a common experience in academia. But if we all agree it can be done better, how can we start delivering better presentations?
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 9 December, 2024
Collaboration between community groups, local government and university students has improved bird nest survival rates exponentially as part of a broader biodiversity plan. Here is how one university is bringing native fauna back to campus
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 3 December, 2024
Access to library spaces in preparation for exams is helping Dublin secondary school students find a pathway into university. Here’s how DCU Library has made them feel welcome
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4minutes