Optional training for research staff

Integrating Public Engagement into your Research

13 March 2025, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

In this introductory workshop we will introduce you to the opportunities available from Public Engagement with Research (PER) and introduce you to the University’s News and Media Team.

Evaluating your Public Engagement Activities

25 March 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

A follow up workshop to “Integrating Public Engagement into your Research”, looking at how to assess your Public Engagement activities and measure the impact of your research.

Creating Impactful Presentations

30 April 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This workshop, delivered by external speaker Dr Jamie Pei (3MT winner), provides tools to create clear and compelling content for impactful presentations.

Embedding Impact in your Research

2 May 2025, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

This introductory workshop will provide an overview of how impact is understood in the Research Excellence Framework and how you might think about embedding impact more generally in your research.

Presentation and Public Speaking Skills

7 May 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This workshop, delivered by external speaker Dr Jamie Pei (3MT winner), focuses on the physical and verbal aspects of presenting, for clear and confident delivery, to maximise impact and engagement.

Thinking about Impact Evidence Collection in your Research

23 May 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

This follow up workshop to “Embedding Impact” will look at different types of impacts from research with a focus on a variety of indicators to demonstrate and evidence reach and significance.

Engagement Tools: Infographics, Podcasts and Working with the Media

4 June 2025, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Broaden the reach of your research and build on your Public Engagement skills with a suite of engagement tools, covering Infographics, Podcasts and Working with the Media.

Leading a Successful Research Group

11 June 2025, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Find out about the Managers of Researchers training bundle, building a Research Group and the Researcher Development Concordat, plus top tips from academics on how to manage and lead a successful team