Public Engagement Unit

We facilitate public engagement for our research students and staff to build links with the public.

Public engagement with research

Find 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.

Public engagement at Bath

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How we define public engagement with research, our approach and how support staff to engage public groups with their work.

Why public engagement matters

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Find out about the benefits of public engagement to you, your research and public groups outside the University.

Engaging public groups with your research

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A quick-start how-to guide to engaging public groups with your research.

The Public Engagement Unit during the coronavirus outbreak

The team at the Public Engagement Unit are currently working from home, but we're open for business continuing to support our academic and professional services colleagues.

You can reach us via our Public Engagement Mailbox.

Find out more about changes to our service

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Funding for public engagement

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.

Physiology Society Outreach Grants

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The Physiology Society is offering large outreach grants of up to £20,000 and small outreach grants of £500. Deadline: 31 January

European Society for Evolutionary Biology Outreach Initiative

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The European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) is offering up to €4000 for projects that promote evolution-related activities. Deadline 15 March.

Public engagement training and learning opportunities

Develop your public engagement knowledge and skills with these training opportunities and learning resources from the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.

BIG Science Communication Socials

BIG’s Sci Comm Socials are a regular social gathering of people who work in, or are interested in, science communication, outreach or public engagement in STEM.

LITTLE Event 2021

The Little Event is a training session for people who are new to STEM communication. 21 and 23 January

Environmental Engagement Training Academy

The ASDC and the NERC are delighted to invite NERC researchers to the Training Academy for Environmental Researchers. 20th January.

Online Engagement Training

Discover how to create effective public engagement online and to translate physical events to virtual spaces. January 28.

Online Science Filmmaking Courses

Taught by an ex-BBC science documentary filmmaker, these courses give you the skills to make and promote engaging films about research. 26 Jan and 23 Feb.

An Introduction to Science Communication

Join freelance science communicator Sam for an introduction to the fundamentals of science communication. 16 March.

Engagement opportunities

Put your public engagement skills into practice with these engagement opportunities run by the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.

I'm a Scientist: online STEM engagement

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Researchers and technicians invited to help students stay connected with STEM, their teachers and their classmates using this online STEM engagement activity.

Reddit AMA (Ask me Anything)

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As part of the Public Engagement Unit's digital engagement programme we are looking for researchers to participate in an online event using Reddit.

Take part in Cardiff Science Festival

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Cardiff Science Festival are looking for physical and digital events to be part of next years festival. The festival will take place from the 18 - 21 Feb 2021.

Enter the Bristol Science Film Festival

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This annual competition is open to amateur and experienced film makers to submit science films less than ten minutes long. Deadline 1 May 2021.

Take part in Swindon Science Festival

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Swindon's Festival of Tomorrow is returning in 2021 and are looking for researchers to deliver a mix of physical, online, and blended activities.

Creativity in Science Challenge

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Lifeology are inviting scientists to submit a 200-500 word mini-essay, story or poem about creativity in your scientific work. Deadline: January 31st.

Blogs from the Public Engagement Unit

Keep up-to-date with our latest work and thinking about public engagement from the Public Engagement Unit.

Creating a Civic University Agreement: why now?

As a University we've decided to develop a Civic University Agreement, a commitment outlining how we will contribute to our local area and region, but why now?

Navigate culture change with our Field Guide

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Working to embed a positive culture of public engagement with research can feel like an adventure. We've created this Field Guide to share our experiences.

Celebrating doctoral students' public engagement work

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The Doctoral College and the Public Engagement Unit are thrilled to announce the winner of the inaugural Doctoral Award for Public Engagement.

Public Engagement Unit projects

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.

Engaged360@Bath

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Embedding a positive culture of public engagement with research at the University of Bath.

Viewpoints: Bringing Water Research to Life

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A collaborative engagement project with the Natural History Consortium and researchers at the University of Bath exploring water quality across the River Avon.

ChallengeCPD@Bath

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Investigating the provision, uptake and impact of training and professional development opportunities for researchers in public engagement.

Community Matters

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A collaborative project between community organisations and University of Bath researchers to undertake community-based participatory research.

FUTURES: European Researchers' Night

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A Festival of Discovery that showcases and engages people across the South West of England with the region's research and innovation.

A Field Guide to Public Engagement and Culture Change

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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.

Manifesto for Public Engagement

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.

Find out about the University of Bath's commitments as a signatory to the Manifesto for Public Engagement.

About us

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.

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any questions about our services.