CENTRE FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

 

As scientists, we're sometimes viewed as another species. I'm on a bit of a mission to break down that stereotype by showing that I'm a human being.

Professor Anthony Hollander
School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Public Engagement Stories

This collection of case studies shows the many ways in which University staff and students engage the public with their research.

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Twilight Talks

"A wonderful lecture in both content and presentation"
Member of the audience

Twilight Talks - a series of informal, relaxed, early evening public talks on a wide range of subjects.

Forthcoming talks

Why engage?

Choosing the right topic and opening up questions for an audience to examine is vital for a successful public event, and can be informative for all—me included.
– Dr Jones, Dept of Historical Studies

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What's on...

Into lectures, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and much more? There's so much going on at the University so sign up to receive our monthly events guide now. Or visit the online events calendar.

View the guide online

Latest public engagement stories

  • Josie McLellan takes to the stage

    Get a natural ‘high’ with Bright Club

    Dr Josie McLellan takes the plunge and presents a stand up comedy routine with an academic twist at a sell-out Bright Club event

  • A researcher demonstrates a science activity to school students

    Hands on science

    Gaining experience of public engagement through a British Science Festival scheme

  • An art map of a journey to Bristol

    Art inspired by History

    In March 2013, a group of academics and students from the History department organised ‘Art Inspired By History’ as part of the Past Matters Festival of History.

Engagement Awards

Winners of the University of Bristol Engagement Awards for 2012/13. Showing outstanding achievement in engagement were:

Group

Know your Bristol, School of Humanities

Individuals

Dr Pauline Heslop, Norah Fry Research Centre

Dr David Glowacki, School of Chemistry

Find out more about the awards

About the CPE

The Centre for Public Engagement works with academics to engage the public through events, direct involvement in research and teaching, and other activities. We provide support for colleagues to share their work effectively and aim to stimulate discussion between members of the public and the University.

We work alongside the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) which aims to increase the quantity and quality of public engagement in all UK universities.

Information about the CPE