Public Engagement Masterclasses

Skills focussed workshops led by experts

Upcoming sessions

Introduction to Evaluation Strategy, Methods and Practice

Wednesday 15th January, 2:15-3:45pm - Ramphal

This 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.

Hands on Engagement

Tuesday 4th February, 9:30am - 12:30pm, In person (Gibbet Hill)

or Wednesday 30th April, 1 - 4pm, In person (Ramphal)

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.

Practical Evaluation Tools and Resources

Wednesday 12 February, 2:15-3:45pm - Ramphal

This 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.

Understanding and Presenting Data

Wednesday 5 March, 2:15-3:45pm - Ramphal

This 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.

Impact through Engagement

Wednesday 30th April 9:30am - 12:30pm, In person (Ramphal)

Discover 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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