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Public Engagement Unit

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

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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.

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.

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.

Virtually Social

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Virtually Social is a weekly online meet-up for people interested in pubic engagement and science communication running every Friday in April and May.

I'm a Scientist Stay at Home

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If you are interested in engaging young people with your research, I'm a Scientist Stay at Home is looking UKRI-funded researchers and staff to sign-up.

Facebook Live Training

Learn how to use Facebook Live to give an engaging online talk. Delivered by Tom Mason (Social Media Manager) and Rob Cooper (Public Engagement Officer).

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. March and October.

Engagement opportunities

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

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.

Celebrating your public engagement achievements

If you're looking for recognition for your public engagement work, check out the award schemes run by the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.

Doctoral Award for Public Engagement

The Award aims to recognise and reward high-quality public engagement with research projects carried out by Doctoral Students at the University of Bath.

Applications for the Doctoral Award for Public Engagement are now open. Deadline - Thursday 18 June 2020, 5pm.

Find out more about the Award and how to apply
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Blogs from the Public Engagement Unit

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

Facebook Live Top Tips

Facebook Live talk

This blog post explores how you can use Facebook live to give engaging online talks and connect with public groups in lockdown.

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.

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.

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.

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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.