Live Training
WIE's Training Programme
We aim to produce a programme of training for each term, made up of sessions from us and external experts. To be notified when we release this programme make sure you're signed up to the WIE Network.
If you'd like WIE to run bespoke training for your department, or you have an idea for a session you'd like to see, get in touch.
Further opportunities
Several other departments offer training opportunities you might be interested in, including 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.
Wed 15 Jan, '25- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Introduction to Evaluation Strategy, Methods and PracticeRamphalThis introductory session will introduce you to key ideas around evaluation practice, why we conduct evaluation, and how this can be beneficial to you. We will explore a model for thinking about public engagement activities strategically and set out what your individual measures of success are. |
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Tue 4 Feb, '25- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Hands on EngagementGibbet HillThis workshop will guide you through 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. |
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Wed 12 Feb, '25- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Practical Evaluation Tools and ResourcesRamphalThis more practical session builds on the introductory ideas of session one, providing you with the tools to conduct effective and meaningful evaluation of your public engagement activities. We will explore resources available and how they can be best used to assess your measures of success. |
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Wed 5 Mar, '25- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Understanding and Presenting DataRamphalThis final session will explore the types of data you can yield from evaluation methods, and how you can best analyse this. We will explore key data analysis tools and how to draw insights from this data in order to answer questions about the success of your public engagement activity. |
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Thu 20 Mar, '25- |
Warwick Institute of Engagement 2025 ConferenceRamphalThe WIE Conference is officially back for 2025. Our annual conference is a chance for discussion around key topics relevant to public engagement. We're working on the programme for 2025 - and inviting you to submit your ideas for us - so more details will be coming in the spring. Overall we aim for a conference that can offer something to a wide range of people - we'll have a mix of break out sessions so you can tailor your experience to you. Register now, save the date in your diary, and let us know if you've got something you'd like to run, or a session you'd like to see from the team. |
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Wed 30 Apr, '25- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Impact through EngagementRamphalDiscover how to create engagement that leads to long lasting and meaningful impact. Through this interactive workshop you will explore the research impact landscape discovering how to create changes and benefits beyond the academic. From planning engagement projects to working with communities this session will show you how to create high quality projects tailored to your subject and skills. Whether you are new to engagement or looking to get new perspectives on what you can do to improve this workshop is packed with tips, tricks and strategies for making the most of your engagement.
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Wed 30 Apr, '25- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Hands on EngagementRamphalThis workshop will guide you through 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. |
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