Looking to get an engagement project off the ground? You've come to the right place - be inspired by our case studies and find clear, expert guidance in our toolkit.

Introducing our engagement toolkit

Our engagement toolkit has all the advice and guidance you need to deliver high-quality engagement. It's full of top tips, expert guidance and inspiring case studies to help you engage with wider audiences in meaningful ways.

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Discover all our resources

From planning to refining to delivering and evaluating your engagement activity - we've got you covered.
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How do I champion equality, diversity and inclusion?

Learn the different ways you can create spaces where everyone can engage with research.
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How do I engage through games and play?

Tips and ideas to create games that educate and entertain
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How do I evaluate my engagement?

Top tips on developing your evaluation strategy and evidencing your success
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How do I have effective dialogue with the public?

Discover how to create open dialogue that prizes mutual listening
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How do I plan an activity?

Discover how to develop your aims for a successful public engagement activity.

Engagement case studies and funding opportunities

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Engagement case studies

An inspiring range of case studies and stories showcasing the impact of engagement with research.
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Funding

Internal and external funding opportunities, including the Societal Engagement Seed Fund.

Societal Engagement Seed Fund

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Information for applicants

Find out about the Seed Fund, including key eligibility criteria and the application process.

Funded projects

Read about the successful recipients and their engagement projects from previous rounds.

Patient and public involvement (PPI)

Looking for guidance and information on how to include members of the public and patients in your health or healthcare research? An Imperial researcher in discussion with a patient

The Patient Experience Research Centre has created a wide range of resources to support both researchers and members of the public, including case studies with engaged researchers, blogs, toolkits and templates, and training programmes.

Explore the range of PPI resources.

Further support for engagement

Ways to get involved

From events and departmental programmes to volunteering opportunities, here's how you can participate in societal engagement.

Training opportunities

What is public engagement, why is it important, and how do you know if your public engagement activities are successful?

Further engagement resources

Societal Engagement Framework

The Societal Engagement Framework has been developed to bring about a step change in our approach to societal engagement. It aims to strengthen how we recognise, support and embed engagement with the public as an integral part of our work.

Engagement skills and attributes map

We've developed a map of societal engagement skills and attributes to help you track your professional development in the area and plan your training accordingly.

Public engagement with research strategy

Read about our 2017-20 strategic plan for public engagement with research.

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