Public engagement at the University of Bath
How we define public engagement with research, our approach and how support staff to engage public groups with their work.
Have you organised or been part of a public event this year? If so, we'd love to hear from you and make sure it is counted in our annual Higher Education Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) survey return.
Find out more about how to share your event detailsFind out more about what public engagement is, why it matters, how it can benefit you and your research and how to start engaging public groups with your research.
How we define public engagement with research, our approach and how support staff to engage public groups with their work.
Find out about the benefits of public engagement to you, your research and public groups outside the University.
A quick-start how-to guide to engaging public groups with your research.
If you have an idea for a public engagement with research activity these funding calls could help make it happen. Find out more about the current funding opportunities available from the Public Engagement Unit and other funding organisations.
This fellowship scheme allows early-career researchers to carry out high-quality innovative research including outreach and public engagement. Open call.
This fund aims to support artists, community and cultural organisations with up to £100,000 to help people across England to engage with arts and culture.
This fund aims to enable researchers and organisations to run chemistry-based public and schools engagement activities. Deadlines: throughout year 2024.
Put your public engagement skills into practice with these engagement opportunities run by the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.
Share your research with an interested and diverse audience over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine at the Salisbury Science Café. Events from February 2024.
Develop your public engagement knowledge and skills with these training opportunities and learning resources from the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.
Are you interested in communicating about your expertise with the news media? Not sure where to start? These sessions will be perfect for you.
Taught by an ex-BBC science documentary filmmaker, these courses give you the skills to make and promote films about research. 22-24 April
The UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum is an annual event for all those with a passion for ensuring that knowledge makes a positive difference to society. 8-9 May.
This conference will provide a space to explore how the science engagement landscape has changed in the last five years. 8-10 July.
Find out more about the Vice-Chancellor's Engage Awards and meet some of the people carrying out high-quality public engagement with their research at the University.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Institute of Physics Awards - including three for outstanding public engagement.
The award celebrates the fantastic work being done by science communicators across the UK. Deadline: 14 April.
Keep up-to-date with our latest work and thinking about public engagement from the Public Engagement Unit.
Images of Research is back by popular demand! Get involved and create eye-catching images to illustrate your work. Find out more about the 2024 competition.
With funding from Research England the Public Engagement Unit is thrilled to announce the successful projects funded through the Participate Grants fund.
Find out more and sign up for our free three-part workshop series on measuring and evaluating the social impact of your community initiative or project.
Discover more about the Public Engagement Unit's projects and initiatives to embed a positive culture of public engagement with research at the University of Bath.
Embedding a positive culture of public engagement with research at the University of Bath.
Investigating the provision, uptake and impact of training and professional development opportunities for researchers in public engagement.
Investigating the culture of participatory research at the University of Bath.
A collaborative project between community organisations and University of Bath researchers to undertake community-based participatory research.
A festival showcasing and engaging people across the South West of England with the region's research and innovation.
An interactive tool sharing the approach the Public Engagement Unit takes to embedding a culture of public engagement with research at the University of Bath.
The University of Bath is a signatory to the Manifesto for Public Engagement. Developed by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, the Manifesto outlines the three principles that support a positive culture of public engagement.
We facilitate high-quality public engagement for staff and students, building mutually beneficial links between our research and the public. We build and sustain institutional capacity for public engagement and aim to support researchers from all disciplines whatever their level of expertise.
Our work covers opportunities for researchers to; develop their skills, practice and understanding of public engagement and be recognised and rewarded for their public engagement work.
Get in touch if you have any questions about our services.