Public engagement at Bath
How we define public engagement with research, our approach and how support staff to engage public groups with their work.
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.
Why public engagement matters
Find out about the benefits of public engagement to you, your research and public groups outside the University.
Engaging public groups with your research
A quick-start how-to guide to engaging public groups with your research.
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
The Physiology Society is offering funds for activities that increase understanding of physiology. Deadlines 31 January (up to £20,000) & all year (under £500).
Institute of Physics in Wales Outreach Fund
The Institute of Physics in Wales is offering grants of up to £750 to run physics-based events and activities in Wales. Deadline open all year.
Royal Society of Chemistry Small Grants Outreach Fund
The Royal Society of Chemistry invite researchers to apply for between £500 to £2,000 to run public and schools engagement activities. Deadline 13 January.
Royal Society of Chemistry Large Grants Outreach Fund
The Royal Society of Chemistry invites researchers to apply for between £2,000 and £10,000 to run public and schools engagement activities. Deadline 13 January.
Telling Tales of Engagement Competition
Tell the story of your research from the Digital Economy Theme of EPSRC, ESRC or AHRC. Deadline 12 December.
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.
Making your research more accessible
The Physiological Society is hosting a webinar for researchers with little prior experience of public engagement. Deadline for registration is 28 November 2019.
Astronomy and Geophysics Education and Outreach Training Day
Thursday 5 December 2019, Life Science Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
LITTLE Event 2020
Tuesday 14 January 2020, The Birmingham & Midland Institute, Birmingham
Knowledge Exchange and the Creative Industries Seminar Series
Wednesdays (2-3pm) monthly from 6 November 2019 to 22 April 2020, Senate House, University of Bristol, Bristol
Seminar: Pop Science Writing - Dr Peter Etchells
UWE Science Communication Seminar Series about the personal and public benefits of writing about research. Friday 29 November, 13:00 - 14:00, UWE.
Workshop: Co-production in health and social care research
People in Health West of England are hosting a workshop on the 11 December to explore co-production in health and social care research
Engagement opportunities
Put your public engagement skills into practice with these engagement opportunities run by the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.
Share your research at the British Science Festival 2020
Taking place at Anglia Ruskin University in September 2020, apply to showcase your work at Europe's longest-running science Festival. Deadline 17 February 2020.
Enter the Bristol Science Film Competition
The 2020 Bristol Science Film Competition is now open for filmmakers, regardless of experience on any science fact or fiction theme. Deadline 1 May 2020.
Create an Engaging Poster for the STEM for Britain Competition
Create an engaging poster exhibit as part of the STEM for Britain competition and event (9 March) hosted at the Houses of Parliament. Deadline 2 December.
Find inspiration
If you're interested in engaging public groups with your research and need inspiration, discover the different engagement methods used by researchers at the University.
Engagement methods: knowledge exchange
Benefits of the knowledge exchange engagement method, with case studies from researchers who've used it to engage public groups.
Engagement methods: practice-based research
Benefits of the practice-based engagement method, with case studies from researchers who've used it to engage public groups.
Engagement methods: co-production
Benefits of co-producing work with public groups as an engagement method, with case studies from researchers who've used it.
Engagement methods: consulting with industry
Benefits of the consulting with industry for public engagement, with case studies, research and blogs from researchers who've used this method.
Blogs from the Public Engagement Unit
Keep up-to-date with our latest work and thinking about public engagement from the Public Engagement Unit.
Science in Radstock – a lesson in public engagement from a chemical engineer
Jon Noble, from the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies, shares his experience taking part in Science at Radstock.
Who are the public in public engagement (and does it matter)?
Helen Featherstone, Head of Public Engagement, shares her thoughts on how we define the 'public' and asks ultimately does it matter?
Public engagement with research – time please!
Time is a barrier that is cited as a reason that stops people doing public engagement. Helen Featherstone, Head of Public Engagement, looks more closely at this
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.
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.