The Importance of Public Engagement
RCUK believes that engaging the public can enhance the quality and impact of research by widening horizons and providing enhanced career progression opportunities. The RCUK Public Engagement with Research (PER) programme is committed to recognising and responding to public views, inspiring the next generation of researchers and supporting researchers in their public engagement activities.
Professor Alan Thorpe, Chair, Research Councils UK said: "Public engagement with research can provide substantial benefits to the researchers involved in engaging the public, as well as providing a major contribution to society. If there is ongoing dialogue between the research community and the public about the implications and applications of research then society can benefit more fully."
The three new publications are:
- RCUK Public Engagement with Research Strategy Outlines RCUK aims, objectives and priorities going forward
- Engaging Young People with Cutting Edge Research: a guide for researchers and teachers. Highlights opportunities and support for researchers and schools to work together
- What's in it for me? The benefits of public engagement for researchers. Gives examples of the benefits experienced by researchers across the UK from engaging the public in their research.
You can access these publication online here
