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Training and learning opportunities for public engagement

Resources and training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in public engagement from the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.

The Public Engagement Unit works with colleagues across the University to develop and deliver training for public engagement through existing professional development opportunities.

We have also developed a range of resources and materials, which you will find on this page, to help you develop your knowledge and skills in public engagement.

Public Engagement Knowledge Hub

An online learning tool for anyone interested in public engagement with research.

The Public Engagement Knowledge Hub is an online learning tool to introduce you to the foundations of high-quality public engagement. The Knowledge Hub, developed by the Public Engagement Unit, is open to anyone with an interest in public engagement and is now available on Moodle (and no, there isn't an assessment involved!).

If you are thinking about undertaking a project to engage public groups with your research, the Public Engagement Knowledge Hub is an online course with resources and activities that will help you to get your idea up and running and ensure your public engagement activity is successful.

You can self-enrol to the Public Engagement Knowledge Hub on Moodle to access a wide range of courses.

Training opportunities

Find out more about the opportunities for professional development in public engagement run by a variety of organisations.

School of Advanced Study - Public Humanities Fellowship

This scheme aims to stimulate new ideas around public humanities, connecting creative approaches to the public value of humanities research.

School of Advanced Study - Public Humanities Fellowship call guidance

Deadline: 6 December 2024

AHRC New Generation Thinkers 2025

This scheme from the Arts and Humanities Research Council offers five early career researchers the opportunity to be ‘researchers in residence’ and work with programme makers at BBC Radio 4 and produce a piece of writing to be recorded for radio.

AHRC New Generation Thinkers 2025 call guidance

Deadline: 28 January 2025 16:00

Association of British Science Writers

The ABSW Media Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for practising scientists, clinicians, and engineers to spend two to six weeks working at the heart of a media outlet such as the Guardian, IFLScience or the BBC Radio Science Unit.

Contact the Press Team for more information

Ongoing opportunities

Training courses from the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement

The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) offers a range of training opportunities to support the development of high-quality public engagement work. Visit their training courses webpage for more information.

Learning opportunities from the Public Engagement Unit

Find out more about how the Public Engagement Unit can help you develop your thinking and practice in public involvement and engagement with research

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Bespoke Training from the Public Engagement Unit

Do you have an idea for a training session but can't find a provider? The Public Engagement Unit can help. Contact us to arrange a meeting, public-engagement@bath.ac.uk.

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Contact us

If you are interested in developing your skills and knowledge of public engagement and would like to attend any of these opportunities, the Public Engagement Unit can help.