Getting Started in Public Engagement (Online)

The University Graduate School is dedicated to supporting University of Birmingham’s postgraduate researcher (PGR) community. Fostering cross-college, interdisciplinary communities and acting as a gateway to support and advice. We work closely with the other University support services to ensure our postgraduate researchers have access to a high quality experience.

University Doctoral School (Uni of Birmingham)

A workshop on public &amp; community engagement for PGRs, led by experts in UoB's Public and Cultural Engagement Team

Online PGR Events 2024-25

Online events for University of Birmingham PGRs in the 2024-2025 academic year.

PGR Events 2024-25

Sign up for the University Graduate School's events for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). Including workshops, socials, UGS Scholar events and more!

<h3>The <a href="https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/graduateschool/index.aspx" title="https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/graduateschool/index.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University Graduate School</a> supports postgraduate researchers (PGRs) at the University of Birmingham with a variety of academic, social and wellbeing activities throughout the year. Look out for our other events in our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pgr-events-2022-23-1275549" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pgr-events-2022-23-1275549">PGR Collection</a>!</h3> Led by experts from the Public and Cultural Engagement Team this workshop will provide an introduction to public and community engagement with research. It will also provide you with the knowledge to develop engagement activity with diverse audiences, as well as the time to reflect on how you may apply this to your individual research. The session is ideal for PGRs wanting to make those first steps into public engagement and reach new public audiences.Aims of training:<ul><li>Participants understand the benefits of PE to them, their research and to the public</li><li>Participants gain an awareness of audience types and their needs</li><li>Participants experience developing messaging for their research</li><li>Participants gain and increased understanding of activity planning process</li><li>Participants network with other engaged researchers and supportive public engagement professionals</li></ul>The Zoom link will be sent by confirmation and reminder emails after registration.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1207370269979?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1207370269979?aff=oddtdtcreator">See the in-person iteration of the workshop here.</a>Accessibility: Please contact us if you have an accessibility needs for attending this event. We will endeavour to meet any reasonable adjustments, which may include online accessibility, access to buildings and communication aids. Please email us directly at <a href="mailto:engage@contacts.bham.ac.uk" title="mailto:engage@contacts.bham.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">engage@contacts.bham.ac.uk</a>.This event is open only to University of Birmingham postgraduate researchers (PGR).PGR programmes include: MPhil, MMus, MRes, MA by Research, MSc by Research, MLitt, PhD, PhD with integrated study, EngD, DDS, MD, Higher doctorates and Professional doctorates.Any questions, please contact Katie at graduateschool@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

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