National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE)

The British Academy held a series of roundtables in conjunction with the National Civic Impact Accelerator to explore the role of universities in creating or maintaining social and cultural infrastructure. The findings determined that universities are well-placed to enhance social and cultural infrastructure to meet local needs through partnerships, research and development and innovation. However, long-term funding commitments are required in order to enable the contributions universities make to achieve their full potential. Read the full summary here: https://lnkd.in/ePmZghWb

This evening!

NCCPE Research Fellow, and Engage keynote speaker, Tanvir Bush, will be facilitating the 'Every Body IN' at Bath Spa University's celebration for Being Human Festival. Every Body IN is an informal forum exploring the potential of 'transformational inclusion' for all of us. Landmarks and Legacies! will take place at 6pm on Wednesday 13 November at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. If you'd like to attend, email beinghumanbath@bathspa.ac.uk by 5 Nov.

NCCPE Co-director, Paul Manners, will be giving a keynote presentation at the UCL's IOE Engagement and Impact event: Engagement, Research and Rigour. This free session is for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, REF and research impact professionals who are passionate about embedding meaningful public engagement into research. Date and Time: 🗓️ Thursday, 28 November 2024 🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT (Virtual Event) Register at: https://lnkd.in/eVjsn7_Z

❗️ENGAGE ACADEMY - DEADLINE EXTENSION ❗️ We have extended the application deadline for Engage Academy to Midday on Wednesday 6 November 2024. (previously Friday 1 November). Find out more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/d3sibPAw

We're excited to announce our new webinar: An Introduction to Business Cases for Civic Engagement Projects, The Economic Case Date: 28th November 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Platform: Online Did you attend our previous webinar on developing business cases for civic engagement on Friday 22nd March? Have you read our blog, "What is a business case? Why are they important to Universities?" https://lnkd.in/eMkxuGeT If so, you'll love this second part of our programme! Our latest webinar in this series will provide an overview of the Economic Case within the Treasury Green Book's Five Case Model and introduce you to conducting options appraisals for civic engagement projects. It's designed for anyone in higher education who is developing—or planning to develop—bids and proposals to fund their civic work. Alice Pugh from WMREDI, University of Birmingham, a Green Book Better Business Case Practitioner, will share her expertise. You'll also have opportunities for discussion and questions in breakout groups. Missed our first webinar? No worries! You can watch the recording here: https://buff.ly/3YaUsY0 Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to this area, there's a wealth of knowledge to gain from this new online event: https://buff.ly/3YaUsY0

Our Podcast of the Month is with our very own NCCPE Research Fellow and Policy Analyst, Ann Grand. Ann was recently a guest on The SciComm Collective podcast during a visit to The University of Western Australia, where she is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in Science Communication, alongside her busy role at the NCCPE! Ann joined podcast hosts Felice Ng and Emma Gill to discuss all things public engagement, science cafes, engaged research, science identity, and more. Listen now at: https://lnkd.in/e_UygNT4 and why not share your reflections in the comments.

Our latest case study is from UCL's Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging. OCD and the Brain brought together people living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), University College London (UCL) researchers, OCD charities, and facilitators to co-create a resource to make the latest brain research on OCD more accessible and relevant. Read it at: https://lnkd.in/eq9ghpC8 UCL, Wellcome Trust, Max Planck Society, International OCD Foundationc, OCD Action, Boyle&Perks, Uni Tuebingen

Just 10 days left to apply for your place at Engage Academy!