– Faculty Public Engagement Lead for Science, Engineering and Medicine, sharing insights into effective science communication and the career benefits of public engagement.
1:15pm - 1:30pm
Panel Presentation 2: Prof. Gabriele Sosso
Prof. Gabriele Sosso
– Computational scientist and experienced STEM outreach practitioner, sharing how outreach can complement your research career and increase the impact of your work.
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Panel Presentation 3: Dr Oksana Trushkevych
Dr Oksana Trushkevych
– Engineering Outreach Lead, discussing practical opportunities for researchers to engage with schools, communities and future engineers.
1:45pm - 2pm
Panel Presentation 4: Kate Laister-Smith
Kate Laister-Smith
– Warwick Institute of Engagement, providing practical advice on creating inclusive and impactful engagement activities, specifically for PhD students in STEM.
2pm - 2:15pm
Tea and Coffee Break
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Interactive Workshop
Generate ideas for future HetSys outreach activities
Practise communicating your research to wider audiences
Help shape future HetSys communications and social media content
Learn how to turn your research into engaging public-facing activities
We strongly encourage attendees to stay for the full event to get the most benefit from both the speaker sessions and the interactive workshop activities. However, we understand that research commitments and other responsibilities may occasionally make this difficult. If you need to arrive late or leave early, please let us know when registering so we can plan activities accordingly.
No. The event is suitable for all HetSys students, whether you are completely new to outreach or already have experience.
Just yourself and your ideas. No preparation or specialist materials are required, though if your bring your laptop along and have any animation at hand, it could be useful.
You will learn practical communication skills, discover ways to increase the impact of your research, explore opportunities to enhance your CV, and meet colleagues involved in outreach and public engagement across Warwick.
No preparation is required. However, you may find it useful to think about how you would explain your research to a non-specialist audience.
Yes. The workshop will highlight upcoming opportunities and ways to contribute to future HetSys outreach, public engagement, and social media initiatives.
Absolutely. The event focuses on transferable skills that are valuable for researchers across all disciplines and career paths.
Yes. Outreach and public engagement activities can help develop communication, leadership, teamwork, project management, networking, and impact-related skills that are valued by employers both inside and outside academia.
Yes. A free complimentary lunch will be available from 12:00pm before the workshop begins.
