Imperial’s Centre for Societal Engagement will ignite curiosity for science and research in society, driving transformative inclusion on a local, national and global scale.
Societal engagement expresses Imperial’s commitment to sharing the wonder and importance of what we do. It is about how we engage with the public – including schools, patients and local communities – to ensure that our education and research benefits society.
With philanthropic support, the Centre will launch a programme of events and activities with a focus on building science skills, public engagement, inclusive innovation and new global collaborations. Combining digital with hands-on events and activities, it will reach communities across the UK and internationally, particularly in the most disadvantaged areas.
Past philanthropic support has been transformative, turning Imperial into one of the world’s most inventive and impactful centres for university science outreach. Gifts have enabled the creation of the Wohl Reach Out Lab, The Invention Rooms and the Dangoor Reach Out Makerspace, and supported some of our most exciting programmes for children and young people. As we open a new chapter, your gift builds on these foundations, supporting existing activities with proven impact and enabling us to pioneer new initiatives which will touch the lives of thousands.
Our philanthropic priorities
Building on more than 50 years of experience in outreach and engagement, our goal now is to extend our reach, to connect with more people across London, the UK and internationally, and build skills, confidence and engagement with science and technology. Philanthropy will enable us to realise our vision for a new and expanded programme of activity, including:
STEM learning, local inclusion
STEM learning
We will offer new opportunities for young people of all ages and backgrounds to gain new skills and confidence in science, technology and innovation. From focused support for A-level students considering a career in science, to hands-on science sessions for younger children, we are building skills for the future.
Local inclusion
New collaborations will create exciting opportunities for underrepresented communities in London and across the UK. From community-led science skills programmes in White City to partnerships with peer institutions across the country, we are pioneering new approaches to inclusive innovation.
Science for society / global development
Science for society
By lifting barriers to participation, we open science for society. We can make science more accessible, enabling people to connect with and influence our science in a way that feels right for them, whether as a ‘citizen scientist’ working alongside Imperial researchers, or by taking part in our events.
Global development
We will highlight important topical work by Imperial’s academics and researchers, bringing the university’s research and innovations to a global audience. While expanding international reach and impact, we will provide the platform for local communities, policymakers, potential partners and researchers to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and solve global grand challenges.
Join us
From growing programmes and spaces such as STEM Potential and The Invention Rooms, to bringing our innovation expertise to entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries, there are many ways your support can make a tangible difference to society on a local, national and global scale.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss opportunities, please contact:
Contact
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Clare Olding
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