Defining engagement

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Each case study in this collection of stories has been classified regarding the type of engagement that it typifies. In some instances, a story may illustrate more than one key word or 'category'. We have tried to define each of these key words so that you can find the exact type of story that you're looking for.

Personnel Services Department's away day

Engaged research

Working with the potential users of the research, to generate ideas and research strategies together

Opening of Bristol Institute for Public Affairs

Responding to public concerns

Research that contributes to national or local debates, or that helps policy makers deal with the concerns of society

Engaged teaching and learning

Providing opportunities for students to tackle real life situations as part of their degree courses

Media and TV

Disseminating research findings through TV, radio, electronic or print media

Festivals

Using interactive exhibits as a way of engaging the public with research

Opening up discussion

Providing information in accessible ways and discussing it with members of the public; enabling people to contribute to public debate

Lifelong learning and development

Ways for people to return to education or to continue their personal and/or professional development

Inspiring young people

Enriching classroom teaching, sharing research ideas and outcomes and inspiring young people to continue their studies

Staff volunteering

Student volunteer at schools sport festival

Student volunteering

Culture change

Working to embed public engagement into the fabric of life at the University of Bristol

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