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If you'd like WIE to run bespoke training for your group, or you have an idea for a session you'd like to see, get in touch.

Further opportunities

Find out about our public engagement IATL module for taught postgraduates hereLink opens in a new window.

Several other departments offer training opportunities you might be interested in, including:

The Researcher Development Programme for PGRs, provided by the Doctoral College. This focuses on many aspects of the PGR life, including engagement.

Research and Impact Services and Leadership and Management Development. Link opens in a new window

You might also find external training opportunities relevant to your field from Funders, Learned Societies, the National Coordinating Centre for Public EngagementLink opens in a new window (NCCPE), and generally available from freelancers/ other institutions. The NCCPE-PENLink opens in a new window JISCMail is a great list to subscribe to for relevant opportunities to your inbox. You can also get in touch with the team if you'd like advice on finding relevant external opportunities.

Training Cancellation Policy

Due to an exceptionally high rate of last-minute cancellations and no shows for training activity being organised by Warwick Institute of Engagement we are implementing a cancellation policy as of August 2023. Our series of masterclasses is led by expert trainers who are paid a fixed fee to deliver the workshops they put on for us. There is a significant cost to running this activity and last-minute cancellations and no shows means that the university’s investment is wasted as no one else can use that place due to lack of notice. It is also disrespectful to the trainers we’re working with who have prepared sessions based on the numbers booked and must quickly reformat their plans to account for low attendance.

Going forward attendees will be required to cancel their booking at least 7 calendar days in advance or a receive a strike against their record for the remainder of the academic year.

Those with two strikes against their name will be barred from attending further WIE training activity. They will also be disqualified from leading applications to any funds run by Warwick Institute of Engagement, such as our Collaboration and Co-Production Fund or our Module Development Fund. We will remove strikes and any resulting sanctions at the end of each academic year, resetting the count each August.

Exceptions

We appreciate there are sometimes genuine reasons why people cannot attend at the last minute. If you are not able at attend due to illness or an emergency, then please send us an email to let us know this is the case and we will remove the strike from your record. Please don’t feel you need to share any details with us, we will take you at your word.

We do not accept the need to attend other meetings or a high workload as a reasonable excuse for a last-minute cancellation, by booking a place on the training course you are agreeing to prioritise attendance. You can of course still cancel up to 7 days in advance without penalty if meetings are put into your diary.

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Thu 7 Sep, '23 - Wed 31 Jul, '24
All-day
Public Engagement Masterclass: How to Write a Popular Science Book Proposal
Online - Booking is essential

Runs from Thursday, September 07 to Wednesday, July 31.

Have you been thinking about writing a popular science book but have no idea where to start? Then look no further! This one-hour video course is a practical guide to writing a popular science book proposal. This online e-course can be completed in your own time in about 1 hour.

Thu 7 Sep, '23 - Wed 31 Jul, '24
All-day
Public Engagement Masterclass: Infotopia Online Course
Online - Booking is essential

Runs from Thursday, September 07 to Wednesday, July 31.

Register any time this academic year for lifetime access to this highly popular e-course on Infographics. You can complete the course in around 1-2 hours of your own time.

Thu 7 Sep, '23 - Wed 31 Jul, '24
All-day
Public Engagement Masterclass: Pitch Perfect Online Course
Online - Booking is essential

Runs from Thursday, September 07 to Wednesday, July 31.

Register any time this academic year for lifetime access to this highly popular e-course on how to present a perfect pitch. You can complete the course in around 30 minutes of your own time.

Thu 26 Oct, '23
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Sharing your work with the public - creating events & activities
Wolfson Research Exchange, The Library

This workshop will guide you through the ways to create engaging hands on activities based on your research or your area of work. Through exercises and interaction participants will gain understanding of how to communicate more effectively whatever the setting. Ideal for groups or individuals working towards an event or looking for new ideas to share their work.

Thu 2 Nov, '23
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Public Engagement Masterclass: Infotopia November Q&A Session
Online - Booking is essential
Thu 2 Nov, '23
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For PGRs: Design for Academics 1

This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Design for Academics 1

This workshop will introduce you to ideas that can help you think about designing your slides, social media posts, banners, posters, etc. The workshop focuses on some broad and easy issues of fonts, colour and layouts that can improve design. The goal of this workshop is to help the researcher feel confident in designing visuals and assure them that they are entirely competent to create what they need to communicate their work, and already have the tools to do so. No prior knowledge of any design software is needed. This workshop is not a pre requisite for “Design for Academics 2”.

To read more information and book your place, click here.

Mon 6 Nov, '23
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For PGRs: Using storytelling to communicate your research

This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Using storytelling to communicate your research

This workshop teaches various concepts of storytelling as a means to make your research more engaging. Whether writing your final chapters or preparing for a conference, skilful storytelling has widespread applicability throughout our lives. This workshop provides: Concepts of Storytelling that you can use as a tool to structure the delivery of your research; an opportunity to discuss the layout of your research as a group and to find ways to improve upon it; a method of structuring your research, the Storyboard, which you can use in the workshop to work on your current project.

To read more information and book your place, click here.

Thu 16 Nov, '23
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For PGRs: Design for Academics 2

This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Design for Academics 2

This workshop will help you think of applications of design concepts to materials you may need during your academic career, such as posters, conference flyers, etc . The workshop will focus on what design is, acknowledging that this is subjective. It will also demonstrate how software like PowerPoint can be used to manipulate and edit images. The goal of this workshop is to create a space for open discussion about the problems faced in academia, as well as to provide a thoughtful critique. Additionally, the goal is to direct the participants towards helpful practices and resources that can make graphic design an easier task and assure them that they are entirely competent to create what they need to communicate their work, and already have the tools to do so. Participants are encouraged to bring to the workshop any work they may have designed, like conference posters, if they would like to discuss improvements or troubleshoot any issues they have come up against.

To read more information and book your place, click here.

Thu 23 Nov, '23
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For PGRs: Video Editing and Filming Made Easy

This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Video Editing and Filming Made Easy

In today's digital age, effective communication of research findings is crucial for both academic and broader audiences. Video has become a powerful medium for conveying complex ideas, and with the advancements in smartphone technology, it's now easier than ever to create quality films about research and your own professional profile. This workshop has two objectives. First to empower PGRs with the skills to use smartphones as filmmaking tools. This includes tips on framing, angles and movement. Second, it will focus on brainstorming what 'content' means for the researcher in their respective research environment and how to create/write relevant content. We will also discuss copyrights and ethics when using multimedia in research, and strategies for promotion and distribution including social media, academic conferences, and websites. Participants are encouraged to bring their smartphones to the workshop for hands-on learning, and if they have any other equipment like digital cameras or tripods they are welcome to bring those along too.

To read more information and book your place, click here.

Thu 7 Dec, '23
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For PGRs: Writing for social media

This training provided by the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme for PGR students. Please contact them directly for more information as this is not organised by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Writing for social media

In today's competitive academic landscape, social media is increasingly being used by researchers to disseminate and publicise their work and to create visible public profiles. It has also become an essential space for academic debate, events and announcements. This workshop will introduce participants to resources that can make navigation of social media easier. It will also discuss search-engine optimisation and time management. The goal is to help the participants confidently use social media platforms, help them think through which platform may suit them or their career, and refer them to some best practices that can make social media posting a part of their busy schedules.

To read more information and book your place, click here.

Tue 5 Mar, '24
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Public Engagement Masterclass: Infotopia March Q&A Session
Online - Booking is essential

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