Getting started in Public Engagement with research What you'll doPublic engagement is one of the many ways that research can have positive impact beyond the walls of the University, not to mention benefits to the researcher. Done well, it can boost your communication skills, give you fresh perspectives on your research, inspire others and maybe even lead to a practical change in how society does things. But how do you get started? And would members of the public honestly be interested in what you do? This introductory workshop helps answer these questions.After this session, you'll be able to:Develop a deeper understanding of the social context for your researchMake sense of the variety of stakeholders in your researchIdentify the next steps you need to take in developing your public engagement skillsUnderstand the opportunities and support for public engagement available at the University of EdinburghThis session is facilitated by Fiona Murray. Tags Research Staff Oct 08 2026 10.00 - 12.00 Getting started in Public Engagement with research Public engagement is one of the many ways that research can have positive impact beyond the walls of the University – not to mention benefits to the researcher. Done well, it can boost your communication skills, give you fresh perspectives on your research, inspire others and maybe even lead to a practical change in how society does things. But how do you get started? And would members of the public honestly be interested in what you do? This introductory workshop helps answer these questions. On Campus (TBC) This article was published on Monday 8 June 2026
Getting started in Public Engagement with research What you'll doPublic engagement is one of the many ways that research can have positive impact beyond the walls of the University, not to mention benefits to the researcher. Done well, it can boost your communication skills, give you fresh perspectives on your research, inspire others and maybe even lead to a practical change in how society does things. But how do you get started? And would members of the public honestly be interested in what you do? This introductory workshop helps answer these questions.After this session, you'll be able to:Develop a deeper understanding of the social context for your researchMake sense of the variety of stakeholders in your researchIdentify the next steps you need to take in developing your public engagement skillsUnderstand the opportunities and support for public engagement available at the University of EdinburghThis session is facilitated by Fiona Murray. Tags Research Staff Oct 08 2026 10.00 - 12.00 Getting started in Public Engagement with research Public engagement is one of the many ways that research can have positive impact beyond the walls of the University – not to mention benefits to the researcher. Done well, it can boost your communication skills, give you fresh perspectives on your research, inspire others and maybe even lead to a practical change in how society does things. But how do you get started? And would members of the public honestly be interested in what you do? This introductory workshop helps answer these questions. On Campus (TBC) This article was published on Monday 8 June 2026
Oct 08 2026 10.00 - 12.00 Getting started in Public Engagement with research Public engagement is one of the many ways that research can have positive impact beyond the walls of the University – not to mention benefits to the researcher. Done well, it can boost your communication skills, give you fresh perspectives on your research, inspire others and maybe even lead to a practical change in how society does things. But how do you get started? And would members of the public honestly be interested in what you do? This introductory workshop helps answer these questions.
