Toolkit for Effective Public Engagement
How to communicate your research? And how do you get people involved? On this page, we share a collection of links to useful tools for Public Engagement (PE) from different institutions, (EU-) projects and universities. The tools are webinars, leaflets, podcasts, manuals and more.
Are you a beginner?
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To watch: Online PE Training. A series of 4 video's with worksheet and practical examples, to follow alone or in a group.
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To read: 50 essentials on Science Communication, a free-to-download e-book.
Experienced already?
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To read: Checklist for scientists: communicating science to the public, from EU-project Quest.
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To listen: Podcast How to Present Science, episodes in English and Dutch on storytelling, jargon and pitfalls.
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To watch: Video tutorials on science ethics and science communication from the Global Young Academy SCISO.
Creating PE activities?
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Use the 'Activity explorer' from NEWS and gain inspiration for your PE activity. (Dutch website, we recommend to use a translater).
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Use the PE conversation guide when discussing PE plans, from the University of Utrecht.
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Fill in the Online decision support tool 'Action Catalogue' for researchers, policy-makers and others to find the best methods for their specific project needs.
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Read 'Do(n't) try this' tips & tricks for PE activities that do (not) work.
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Fill in the NEWS self-assessment to test your plan and gain immediate insight into your objectives, target audience, strategy and social value.
More training material?
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Science Communication Toolkit for Scientists, an overview of key-readings, practical resources and best practices from project STAGE.
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Research Impact Toolkit with resources and tools to help plan, capture, communicate and monitor the impact of research, from the University of Galway.
Do you have tips or suggestions for other PE tools? Send us an email at sciencelinx rug.nl
