Loughborough University are an internationally engaged research-intensive university that delivers meaningful impact and keeps students at our heart.  Together, we use our distinctive strengths to support, inspire and empower people to achieve extraordinary things.

We are committed to providing opportunities for staff and students to engage with the public through the range of activities we undertake such as, festivals, public lectures, exhibitions, research projects, volunteering for charitable causes and community engagement.

This training package is designed to assist individuals and groups from any job family, at any level, to develop their understanding of the different ways we can engage with different audiences and the public.

This self-directed online training package can be completed at any time, at your own pace. The modules can be taken whether you are actively involved in research, wish to learn about public engagement to support engagement activities, or simply wish to learn for your own curiosity and personal development.

The package consists of three modules:

1.      Introduction to Public Engagement

2.      Practical Skills for Public Engagement Events

3.     Involving Publics in Research Projects