This session aimed to establish out how we (anyone interested and signing up) think, what we know about the University supports, facilitates and rewards for public engagement.
REF (research excellence framework) was also on the agenda, and RCUK was represented to inform on their take on engagement.
Invited Speaker: Dr Jenni Chambers, Head of Public Engagement- Research Councils UK
16.12.2016
Introduction – Jamie Gallagher
Overview of Engagement/REF reflections – Paul Manners
Funders perspective – Jenni Chambers
Discussion: Communication. Looking at how internal and external communication helps promote, facilitate and celebrate engaged research.
Discussion: Recognition. Looking at how the university rewards and recognises researchers who engage
Break
Discussion: Publics. Assessing the needs and views of the public and how they are included in the research.
Very nice & interactive session with a lot of good and open input across the board (PhD student to senior Prof.) and overall good ideas to follow up on ...
Personally I am still thinking how to best interest the kids on the block in trying out for science...