Ways to engage with us
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Connect with us on social media
Many of our research groups and academics have their own Twitter account (see sidebar) or other social media channel. By following the Department @ImperialSandC you will keep up to date with all that's going on.
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Participate in a patient study or help design one
The following research groups within the Department are looking for public and patient participation in their studies. To find out more please visit:
- Centre for Patient Safety and Service Quality
- Cancer Research UK Imperial Centre (Archived on 8 January 2024 - S Thomas)
- MSk Lab
- Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre
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Attend an event
Events let our colleagues, the wider College and the general public know about what we are doing and why our research is important.
- See current scheduled Events in the Department. Public events are marked 'Audience: Open to all'
- Recurring events by Cancer Research UK Imperial Centre
Public engagement
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Our centre dedicated to engagement and simulation science
The Centre for Engagement and Simulation Science with the involvement of patients and publics works with groups across Imperial College to help new scientific discoveries make the transition into clinical practice.
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Learn how healthcare can be made better by design
The Helix Centre is a joint collaboration between Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, whose goal is to address real healthcare problems by translating research into evidence-based solutions.
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Catch up on what's happening in Surgery and Cancer
View the Surgery and Cancer blog to find out the latest achievements and activities in the Department.
Ways to get involved
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Help fund our research
By giving to Imperial you can help support our students, research and teaching.
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Take one of our courses
Take a course for your own interest, or a short course for continuing professional development.
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Explore other College opportunities to engage
Looking to share research with a wider audience?
If you are a teacher or researcher interested in knowing more about our public engagement and outreach activities please contact:
Karen Pontifex
k.pontifex@imperial.ac.uk