The Covid pandemic fundamentally changed the ways many of us delivered Public Engagement activity, pivoting from almost entirely in-person events to, through necessity, working in the digital space. One of the huge positives of this rather strange time was how the Public Engagement and festival sectors came together to share expertise and experience. Many of… Continue reading In-Person, Online, Hybrid Events: Who are we choosing to exclude?
Month: January 2025
UCL Public Engagement: Differentiating Public Engagement, Co-Production and Citizen Science
Not long ago, science communication revolved around scientists “educating” the public, who were seen as passive recipients of knowledge. Thankfully, that outdated that strategy, known as a “deficit model,” has given way in the past few years to a more inclusive approach. Today, collaboration is the focus, as researchers actively work alongside public and community… Continue reading UCL Public Engagement: Differentiating Public Engagement, Co-Production and Citizen Science
Forging Connections: Public Engagement in Europe and Beyond
The LERU Focus Group on Public Engagement is excited to announce its upcoming blog series, “Forging Connections: Public Engagement in Europe and Beyond.” This 12-part series will provide a platform for diverse voices in the current landscape of Public Engagement. Public Engagement describes the myriad of ways in which the activity and benefits of higher… Continue reading Forging Connections: Public Engagement in Europe and Beyond