Centre for Public Engagement
Valuing two-way conversations
Public engagement sets in motion things you can’t predict
Dr Anne Cooke, Bristol Neuroscience
Public engagement is part of how the University interacts with the outside world. A very rewarding part of academic life at Bristol, sharing research and teaching makes the University more open to the public.
The Centre for Public Engagement supports and promotes these interactions, from getting people directly involved in research and attracting them to many free public events run by the University, to helping academics share their work with new audiences.
What we offer
Find out how we can help if you are:- a member of staff who would like to find out more about forthcoming opportunities, funding sources and references
- a member of the public who would like to get more involved with the University.
The Engaged University
Working with the public and generating positive impacts on the community is also an important part of our strategy. Read more about the Engaged University.
The Engaged University Steering Group (EUSG)
The EUSG develops the public engagement strategy at the University and is serviced by the Centre for Public Engagement.
What's the latest?
Public engagement stories
The public can get involved with the University in many diverse ways, from attending science cafés and talks to getting involved in research. Find out more by reading some recent examples of how the University and the public are getting together.
Visit public engagement stories, a growing online collection of case studies illustrating the types of interaction taking place throughout the University.
Forthcoming events
Twilight Talk, 6 pm, 23 November
The Incredible Human Journey: Who are we and where do we come from?
Dr Alice Roberts
Further information and bookings.
Synthetic Biology: hope and hype, 7 pm, 26 November
An evening discussion on an emerging area of scientific research.
For bookings, telephone the At-Bristol bookings line, 0845 345 1235.
Online event
Follow us on Twitter and join the conversation about public engagement via our blog.
Other events
Did you know that the University runs many different events during the year? Check out the events calendar for the latest information.
We also produce What's on (PDF, 280 KB) - a monthly guide listing concerts, public lectures and talks, science cafés, festivals, sporting events, and much more.
Have your say!
Tell us what you think of this guide by completing the What's on online survey.
To receive a hard copy, please send your details to: cpe-info@bristol.ac.uk.
Publications
Our staff and students interact
with the public in many different ways, from debates to volunteering. Find out more by downloading our publication,
Public Engagement at the University of Bristol (PDF, 2.08 MB).
Download the CPE flier Promoting dialogue: supporting engagement (PDF, 504 KB) and find out how the Centre for Public Engagement can help your engagement activities.
It is quite striking how much people have enjoyed getting involved in the research.
Dr Casimir Ludwig
Department of Experimental Psychology
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