Public Engagement:
Sharing Best Practice

The Institute has taken a pivotal role regionally, delivering events that bring science closer to society and enable pupils to gain insights into the exciting world of bioscience research. We have also developed working relationships with practitioners in PE from other organisations such as the MRC, Wellcome Sanger Institute, CRUK and the University of Cambridge to share best practice and deliver high impact PE events cost effectively and efficiently, minimising duplication. In 2007 our PE work was recognised with the BBC East and EEDA-sponsored ‘Work With Schools’ Large Business Award after being highly commended in 2006.

British Science Association Conference 2009 - Conference Plenary Session 23 June 2009

Sustainability of public engagement projects
This session explores a variety of public engagement projects that are addressing sustainability, followed by a discussion on how to make the best use of funding to ensure a balance between supporting innovation and longevity of initiatives.
Claire Cockcroft, The Babraham Institute, Clare Matterson, Wellcome Trust, Dudley Shallcross, University of Bristol,
Chair: Philippa Bayley, University of Bristol

Claire Cockcroft Conference 2009 presentation
Conference 2009 programme
Conference 2009 Report

Reward, Recognition and Sharing Best Practice

BBSRC report on science in Grafton Shopping Centre
BBSRC report of recognition for public engagement work by STEM Ambassador’s Scheme