Professor Anthony HollanderAs 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.
Public engagement is one way to demonstrate research impact >
Read about other rationales for public engagement on the NCCPE website >
Further information about public engagement is available on the NCCPE website.
The Research Excellence Framework is likely to assess impact of research, which can be demonstrated through public engagement. Research Councils and other funders require that you describe the possible impact of your research through impact plans - also known as Pathways to Impact. They may also ask you to report on research impact at the end of grants.
At the University of Bristol, public engagement is part of academic promotion criteria and is considered during the Departmental Review process. Further information about measuring impact.
Are you encouraged to try? Getting started in public engagement is easy. Start with something small – for ideas, look at how to engage, see public engagement stories and get involved. Find information about audiences, training, funding and evaluation. Get in touch with your Department's engagement representative, (PDF 12 KB).
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