Public engagement at Bath

How we define public engagement with research, our approach and how support staff to engage public groups with their work.
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.
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.
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 serviceIf 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.
The Physiology Society is offering large outreach grants of up to £20,000 and small outreach grants of £500. Deadline: 31 January
The European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) is offering up to €4000 for projects that promote evolution-related activities. Deadline 15 March.
Develop your public engagement knowledge and skills with these training opportunities and learning resources from the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.
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.
The Little Event is a training session for people who are new to STEM communication. 21 and 23 January
The ASDC and the NERC are delighted to invite NERC researchers to the Training Academy for Environmental Researchers. 20th January.
Discover how to create effective public engagement online and to translate physical events to virtual spaces. January 28.
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.
Join freelance science communicator Sam for an introduction to the fundamentals of science communication. 16 March.
Put your public engagement skills into practice with these engagement opportunities run by the Public Engagement Unit and other organisations.
Researchers and technicians invited to help students stay connected with STEM, their teachers and their classmates using this online STEM engagement activity.
As part of the Public Engagement Unit's digital engagement programme we are looking for researchers to participate in an online event using Reddit.
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.
This annual competition is open to amateur and experienced film makers to submit science films less than ten minutes long. Deadline 1 May 2021.
Swindon's Festival of Tomorrow is returning in 2021 and are looking for researchers to deliver a mix of physical, online, and blended activities.
Lifeology are inviting scientists to submit a 200-500 word mini-essay, story or poem about creativity in your scientific work. Deadline: January 31st.
Keep up-to-date with our latest work and thinking about public engagement from the Public Engagement Unit.
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?
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.
The Doctoral College and the Public Engagement Unit are thrilled to announce the winner of the inaugural Doctoral Award for Public Engagement.
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.
A collaborative engagement project with the Natural History Consortium and researchers at the University of Bath exploring water quality across the River Avon.
Investigating the provision, uptake and impact of training and professional development opportunities for researchers in public engagement.
A collaborative project between community organisations and University of Bath researchers to undertake community-based participatory research.
A Festival of Discovery that showcases and engages 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.