Introduction to Public Engagement with Research
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Course Description
This short course on public engagement with research includes featured examples of public engagement activities which are primarily conducted by researchers in Classics and related subjects. However, the principles addressed here apply equally to public engagement with research in other academic disciplines, and the skills which this course teaches will be of relevance to researchers in other fields.
Learning Outcomes
After studying this course you should be able to:
- define public engagement and understand how it differs from other types of interaction with audiences outside universities
- describe your own research in a way which is relatable to a non-specialist audience
- identify potential target audiences and community partners for public engagement activities
- understand how factors such as budget, location, and available resources can help you to decide on a format for public engagement activities
Further Details
Level: Beginner
Requirements: None
Commitment: 3 hours
Rewards: Digital Badge
Registration: Not Required*
Cost: Free
Educator(s)
Dr. Emma Bridges | Institute of Classical Studies (School of Advanced Study, University of London).
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Registration
No registration or enrollment required, however, if you would like to earn the Digital Badge or simply bookmark the course please login or register an account and click on Enrol.