How can public engagement amplify your research impact? What do funders expect in funding proposals that involve engagement? How do you plan for and evidence impact through engagement?  

In this session, you will consider how engaging public audiences can lead to research impact. Through group activities and discussion, you will review case studies and explore criteria for funding of engagement activities. You will also have the opportunity to think about your own research impact by identifying public stakeholders and potential engagement activities, and hear about current funding opportunities and further support at Imperial College London and beyond.   
 
We strongly recommend you attend our Core Engagement masterclass first before attending this masterclass. Please sign up here for the Core Engagement masterclass.

Key areas covered  

• How public engagement fits within Knowledge Exchange and Research Impact
• How public engagement can maximize the impact of your research; with examples and case studies of successfully funded projects with engagement  
• Why funders think engagement is important and what funders expect in applications
• How to plan for impact and how to evidence the difference made through your engagement activities

Who is it for? 

This session is available to Imperial College staff members and doctoral students who have attended our Core Engagement Masterclass or similar training, or have equivalent experience in carrying out public engagement. 

You will find this session particularly relevant if you are involved in developing funding proposals that include public engagement with research.  

Doctoral students attending the Communication in Engagement masterclass will receive 1 credit from the Graduate School.    

If you are unsure about whether this session is for you, please contact  societal_engagement@imperial.ac.uk.  

Learning Outcomes  

On completion of this session, you will be better able to:  

• Recognise the wider context of funding for public engagement, impact and knowledge exchange within higher education   
• Interpret public engagement funding criteria  
• Describe the value and potential impact(s) of your engagement activities for public audiences, researchers and funders 
   

How to book your place  

This course is free, but please see the terms and conditions of booking on the registration form. Places are limited and will be booked on a first come first served basis with a waiting list.  

Doctoral Students: Please note the sign up through Inkpath looks slightly different to some other Graduate School courses. This is because this Masterclass is open to both Imperial staff and doctoral students. 
 
If you have any queries or need support completing the registration form, please email societal_engagement@imperial.ac.uk.    

Further Information  

Where will the session take place?   
This session will be held in-person on our South Kensington campus. If you are unable to attend in-person or would like to explore the options for training at an alternative campus, please contact us so that we can assess demand and discuss your needs. 

Engagement activities supporting teaching and learning practice  
Please note that engagement activities that may support teaching and learning practice can be used to support your application for Advance Higher Education fellowship via Imperial’s STAR framework.