Training and events

Public Engagement at Plymouth
Adults and children using VR headsets

Introducing the Public Engagement Training Programme | Launched in 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Public Engagement Training Programme. Designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to excel in public engagement, this programme offers a range of online modules and downloadable toolkits, all accessible through Moodle.
Over the next 12 months, our team will be rolling out additional modules tailored for both newcomers to public engagement and those seeking to refine and expand their existing skills. Stay tuned for updates and new content as we continue to develop this dynamic resource.
Enrol through Moodle

The Public Engagement Network (PEN)

Training is available to those in the PEN network through meetings and external visitors.
PEN is an internal network for academic and professional service staff to do all that and more. PEN aims to create a platform for sharing ideas, receiving support from peers, and making our work more visible.
  • Join a community of staff passionate about engaging communities and the public with research.
  • Hear what’s happening across the University and share your own experiences.
  • Keep up to date on the latest public engagement news and funding opportunities
Sign up to the network and you will be invited to monthly meetings as well as receiving a termly newsletter.

External training opportunities

The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement offers a range of training opportunities to support the development of high quality engagement work.
Visit the NCCPE website for more details of what’s available.

Events

The public engagement team collaborate with researchers, community partners, Higher Education Institutions, local government, social enterprises, and charities to deliver public engagement events.
We partner with the University of Bristol, the University of Bath, and the University of Exeter to deliver the FUTURES festival of discovery – a European Commission funded weekend of Public Engagement events as part of European Researcher’s Night.
FUTURES2022 fossil walk event