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Networking and training events for 2024

From March 2024 the University will begin a new series of Public Engagement events.

The events will be a mix of seminars featuring highlights in the public engagement work taking place at St George's, combined with training workshops on a range of topics to help you develop your public engagement skills. The events will usually take place on the second Tuesday of the month at 1pm, with some additional and extended special events planned throughout the year. 

The focus of these events will be to add to your skills, share good practice and to encourage a community where we support one another on our public engagement journeys.

The events are open everyone, and both staff and students from St George's are welcome to attend.

2024 events

26 March 2024, 13:00-14:00: Storytelling with Rachel Wheeley, Director of Communications and Engagement. 

Bring your research to life! Join our interactive storytelling workshop and learn how to captivate audiences and communicate your science more effectively.  Book here.  This is a networking event with the opportunity to talk further over coffee/tea and cake at the end.

16 April 2024, 13:00-14:30: Launch of the Public Engagement space.

Join us to celebrate the opening of the new Public Engagement space, get tips on organising events and be inspired by case studies on how to use the space in your own research. Book here.   This is a networking event with the opportunity to talk further over coffee/tea and cake at the end.

7 May 2024, 13:00-14:00: Engagement Masterclass with Dr Jamie GallagherExplore the public engagement landscape in this short session. In a packed hour you will discover some top tips on increasing the reach, profile and impact of your research. Led by engagement consultant Dr Jamie Gallagher you will also have a preview of what to expect in our half day Impact through Engagement workshop happening in June.

11 June 2024, 13:00-14:00: Co-production and co-design in research. More details to follow shortly.

25 June 2024, 12:00-15:30. Impact through Engagement with  Dr Jamie Gallagher. Discover how to plan, develop, deliver and report on meaningful public engagement. This half day session led by engagement consultant Dr Jamie Gallagher will explore how to have Impact through engagement. Through the workshop you will explore how to communicate complex topics, connect with partners and demonstrate the value of your work. Whether you are new to engagement or are looking to take your current work to the next level this workshop is packed with tips and immediate actions to ensure your engagement is meaningful, well-structured and effective.

2 July 2024, 13:00-15:30. Introduction to PPI with James Piercy. Patient and Public Involvement is a mandatory part of medical research. It uses the lived experience of lay people to inform all stages of the research cycle making work more efficient and relevant. This short course will introduce key areas of PPI and explore ways to have meaningful engagement with involved members of research teams.

Previous training:

  • 20 January Introduction to Public Engagement 
    You can watch online here [SGUL Teams login required]
  • 22 February Practical hands-on demos for all ages
  • 31 March Engaging the public with arts and crafts
    You can watch online here [SGUL Teams login required]
  • 19 May Engaging the public with social media and blogging 
    You can watch online here [SGUL Teams login required]

 

 

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