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Training and internal events

There are a variety of internal events open to staff and students at the University.

The faculty wants to support staff and students at every level to take part in public engagement. The PE team offer regular introductory sessions and can also come out to your group or department to provide training that is more tailored to your needs.

We are looking into providing more advanced and specific training for those who have already done some public engagement work but want to develop their skills further.

If you have any suggestions or enquiries about any of the training that the faculty offers, please email the PE team at HLSEngagement@liverpool.ac.uk.

Tips and treats

Join us for our Wednesday lunchtime public engagement training sessions, exploring a range of unique ways of sharing your research with the public.

Tea, coffee and delicious treats will be provided! To book, please fill in this short form.

Sessions aren’t held in the same place - please double check the location before you go.

Grants galore!

Learn about the two grant schemes currently open for applications and get tips on submitting a winning proposal.

When: Wednesday 23 October, 1-2pm
Location: 126 Mount Pleasant, Room 115

Working with museums

Curator Kirsty Hall will provide tips on collaborating with museums for public engagement events.

When: Wednesday 20 November, 1-2pm
Location: Victoria Gallery & Museum Learning Suite

Brilliant board games

Dr Clarissa Giebel and her team have developed the fantastic Dementia Inequalities board game, which aims to shine a light on how socio economic inequalities can impact support for those living with dementia. There will be an opportunity to play the game and discuss how board games can be used to explore a range of topics.

When: Wednesday 4 December, 1-2pm
Location: Sherrington Building, Seminar Room 1

Science storytelling

This is a special session open to those applying for Famelab. Dr Hannah Little is a linguist, science communicator and comedian. She will be sharing how to create a story and narrative around your research to make it engaging and exciting to members of the public. Applications opening shortly.

Masterclass in science communication

This is a special session open to those taking part in Pint of Science. Dr Steve Cross is a comedian and is the founder of Bright Club and Science Showoff. Pint of Science happens in May every year, find out more about Pint of Science.

Introduction to public engagement

Do you want to learn more about public engagement, what it is, and how you can get involved? Come along to our workshop, where you can learn the basics of planning a PE event or activity, and even have the chance to put these into action with funding and support from the faculty.

Why attend?

  • Build your skills and confidence
  • Hear about the latest opportunities to get involved
  • Connect with your PE team
  • Grow your professional network
  • Plus, the opportunity to apply for £250 to run an event.

Where and when?

19 November 2024, 1pm - 3pm. Sign up here.
 
Open to all staff and students at postgrad and above in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. For more information, please contact the event organisers in advance at HLSengagement@liverpool.ac.uk.

Online introduction to public engagement

The Faculty PE team are running training events through the PGR Development Network for postgraduates.

These 1.5 hour workshops will give you an overview of the stages needed to create a brilliant public engagement activity linked to your research and highlight opportunities to get involved.

If you feel that you would like some more advanced or specific training in an aspect of public engagement or science communication, please contact us to discuss this further.

Internal events

Faculty public engagement showcase

We run an annual showcase for the whole faculty in order to recognise and reward the hard work taking place in the University.

Please contact us on HLSEngagement@liverpool.ac.uk if you would like to organise an event within your institute about public engagement.

Numerous external training oppportunities are also available, some of which are detailed on our external training page.

The showcase event brings together staff and students from across the University to celebrate some of the excellent public engagement work that has taken place within the faculty and to share best practice happening both here at the university and across the sector. It is also an opportunity to network with other colleagues interested in public engagement and to discover ways to get involved as well as any support available.