Are you looking for new ways to meaningfully engage people with your work? Are you interested in exploring innovative ways to talk about your research?

As part of the University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement (PE) funding schemes, we’re launching a new programme of digital events where you’ll get to hear more about PE from practitioners in the field, creative professionals, researchers and community organisers.

The sessions are primarily aimed at UoM staff, students and public contributors who have little experience of PE but are also open to people with different skill levels in the area.

For any questions, please email: vocal@mft.nhs.uk

Session information:

Evaluation of Engagement

Successful public engagement can benefit research, researchers and the public – but how do you go about demonstrating this change? This workshop will guide you through the best evaluation processes showing you When, Why and crucially How to use evaluation to give you reliable and clear data. Demonstrate success to funders; record Impact for REF; learn how to improve your processes and have a better understanding of the people you are connecting with.

About the Host:

Jamie is an award-winning freelance communicator and engagement professional with over ten years’ experience in the delivery and evaluation of quality engagement projects. He works with universities, charities and businesses to help them listen to communities and access the impact of their engagement. He has consulted on dozens of REF impact case studies and is one of the most in demand evaluation experts in the UK.

https://www.jamiebgall.co.uk/

What are the accessibility features of this programme?

The events will be held on Zoom, will be captioned and British Sign Language interpreted. We'll also record and publish each session at a later date. If there are any other ways we can support your participation, please contact the ISSF Project Manager, Paolo Arru, on vocal@mft.nhs.uk

Any more questions about the programme?

Please contact Paolo Arru, vocal@mft.nhs.uk

ISSF PE: Impactful Engagement: Evaluating your Projects