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.
Development opportunities in 24/25
Warwick Institute of Engagement runs sessions throughout the year. We will be releasing the programme for October-December around September. If you're looking for the types of opportunity that may be available next year, particularly thinking about your PDR, then we normally run sessions covering topics such as:
- Presentation skills/ storytelling skills
- Creating engagement activities and events around your work
- Evaluating public engagement
- Engaging people on social media
- Impact and Engagement
- Podcasting
- Working in Partnership
In addition we have the WIE Skills Festival which provides resources to support you with skills to do with engagement - e.g. toolkits to support evaluation or audience development. We also have the WIE Personal Development Fund which allows you to apply for up to £200 to enable you to attend public engagement training relevant to your own area of interests (e.g. someone from our SEM faculty may use this to attend a conference on science communication).
Wed 16 Oct, '24- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Social Media for Public EngagementWolfson Research Exchange - The LibraryStep into the vibrant world of social media with science communicator, Sam Langford! Discover the secrets of the ever-evolving social media landscape in a session designed to empower you with the tools for impactful and inclusive public engagement. Forget the overwhelm - in this interactive journey, we'll demystify social media, explore a variety of platforms and uncover strategies to maximize your efficiency. We'll dive into the algorithms driving these platforms and learn how to navigate them like a pro. |
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Tue 22 Oct, '24- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Hands on EngagementSocial SciencesThis 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 23 Oct, '24- |
Public Engagement Masterclass: Impact through EngagementMilburn HouseDiscover 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 6 Nov, '24- |
WIE/ WIHEA Academic Promotions Support - Senior Teaching Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow/ Associate ProfessorWarwick Institute of Engagement's Promotion and Reward Learning Circle team up with Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA) each year to run this series of support workshops for academic staff looking to apply for a promotion. The sessions will include information from WIE about putting together your Impact, Outreach and Engagement case, and from WIHEA who will talk through the process more broadly. Both teams will feature presentations from staff recently promoted, some advice on framing applications and plenty of time for questions and answers. There are two sessions running, one for staff looking to apply to become a Senior Teaching Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow/ Associate Professor, and one for staff looking to become a Reader/ Professor. |
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Thu 14 Nov, '24 |
Institute of Physics Communicators ConferenceLondonThe IoP Communicators Conference is running again this year on the 14th of November. It is an opportunity for science communicators of all stripes and experience across industry, academia, and more to gather. The event will feature networking opportunities, workshops, posters, and talks The event is free and open to all, whilst physics is the focus you do not need to be working in physics to attend. It will be taking place at the Institute of Physics in London. There is also an online option for those unable to attend in person. You can find out more and register to attend online or in-person at the following link: https://iop.eventsair.com/pc2024/Link opens in a new window |
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Wed 20 Nov, '24- |
WIE/ WIHEA Academic Promotions Support - Reader/ ProfessorWarwick Institute of Engagement's Promotion and Reward Learning Circle team up with Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA) each year to run this series of support workshops for academic staff looking to apply for a promotion. The sessions will include information from WIE about putting together your Impact, Outreach and Engagement case, and from WIHEA who will talk through the process more broadly. Both teams will feature presentations from staff recently promoted, some advice on framing applications and plenty of time for questions and answers. There are two sessions running, one for staff looking to apply to become a Senior Teaching Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow/ Associate Professor, and one for staff looking to become a Reader/ Professor. |
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Tue 26 Nov, '24 - Thu 28 Nov, '249am - 5pm |
Communicate ConferenceManchester, Bristol, London and OnlineRuns from Tuesday, November 26 to Thursday, November 28. Communicate is the UK’s leading annual conference for environmental communicators running since 2004, bringing together a diverse group of delegates each year to develop their skills, share best practice and debate latest issues in science communication, nature conservation and engaging people with the natural world. Need funding to attend? Apply for the WIE Personal Development FundLink opens in a new window |
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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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