Research Councils UK (RCUK) are calling for contributions of stories to highlight the benefits and impact of public engagement to institutions, researchers and their research.
The case studies will be included in a new publication to showcase excellent examples of public engagement as part of our third anniversary celebrations of the launch of
Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research.
We are looking for stories on skills development; career enhancement; higher profile for researchers and their institutions, forming new collaborations and partnerships; enjoyment and personal reward; increasing awareness of the value of research to UK society, and many other themes. We are particularly keen to have case studies that illustrate the principles of the
Concordat.
The Concordat was launched in December 2010 to demonstrate the importance of public engagement with research and provide guidance for those who receive funding to better value, recognise and support public engagement. It has over 50 signatories and supporters.
Stories need to be sent to Claudine.Anderson@rcuk.ac.uk by
Friday 16 August 2013. The new publication will be launched in December 2013.
Read out
latest blog for further information and ideas on the stories we are looking for.
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Further information
Contact:
Katie Clark
Press and Communications Manager
Tel: 01793 444592 or email: Katie Clark
Notes to editors
Read the
Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research and
What’s in it for me? booklet for further information on RCUK’s work in public engagement with research.
Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils who annually invest around £3 billion in research. We support excellent research, as judged by peer review, that has an impact on the growth, prosperity and wellbeing of the UK. To maintain the UK’s global research position we offer a diverse range of funding opportunities, foster international collaborations and provide access to the best facilities and infrastructure around the world. We also support the training and career development of researchers and work with them to inspire young people and engage the wider public with research. To maximise the impact of research on economic growth and societal wellbeing we work in partnership with other research funders including the Technology Strategy Board, the UK Higher Education funding bodies, business, government, and charitable organisations. www.rcuk.ac.uk.
The seven UK Research Councils are:
- Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC);
- Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC);
- Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC);
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC);
- Medical Research Council (MRC);
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC);
- Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC).