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Public engagement with research
Public engagement is diverse in the ways it can help us conduct meaningful two-way engagement with public audiences on the topics of research, innovation and environmental science. We aim to inform, listen and respond, and collaborate with the public, based on their interests, opinions, concerns and aspirations. By engaging with public groups in this way, […]
How the public is improving research and its impact in society
Involving the public as researchers can be transformational for all involved, but it requires an R&I system that properly supports and values it.
Bee a good citizen: bee hotel survey to help save our pollinators
Launch of the first science survey on bee hotels, asking the public how they build, place, and maintain them to help the UK’s solitary bee population. Supported by the Royal Society’s Summer Science 2021 event, the survey from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded Earlham Institute and Bee Saviour Behaviour aims to: better understand how they are used […]
Public Engagement Early-Career Researcher Forum
The STFC Public Engagement Early-Career Researcher Forum (known as the ‘PEER Forum’) supports talented scientists, engineers and users of STFC’s facilities in the early stages of their career to develop their public engagement and outreach goals. This ensures the next generation of STFC scientists and engineers continue to deliver the highest quality of purposeful, audience-driven […]
UKRI strategy 2022 to 2027 (document)
This is the UKRI strategy for 2022 to 2027: transforming tomorrow together.
Our material world
Materials are all around us. From the chips in our mobile phones to the components of a car engine, from the casing of a paracetamol capsule to the nanostructures to store hydrogen in tomorrow’s cars, understanding what ‘stuff’ is made of is crucial to knowing how it will function. Facilities like ISIS Neutron and Muon […]
Researchers join forces with the public to investigate food safety
UKRI and The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have announced a new collaboration which will engage the public to tackle food standards challenges. A total of £200,000 will fund six projects that connect researchers with members of the public to explore a range of important issues around food safety. These projects will help to bring the […]
Research, evidence and insight
UKRI’s public engagement strategy and plans are based on research, evidence and stakeholder insight. Below are a selection of reports and outputs that support UKRI’s new public engagement strategy. Involving communities in research and innovation The Young Foundation report, An equitable future for research and innovation, considers how to improve the ways we produce, use […]
Force of nature: solutions for net zero, economy and society
Building on this strong impact, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is leading investments that will drive a shift to a green, low-carbon economy, that embeds environmental considerations into our: businesses financial services nature conservation. Nature is critical for human existence, economic prosperity, and a good quality of life. The ecosystem services on which we […]