In this episode, Zara Gladman (University of Glasgow), Monique Campbell (University of Glasgow), Cat Tabbner (Glasgow Centre for Population Health) and Judy Wasige (University of Glasgow) discuss the background behind creating a new resource, Community Engagement: An Exploration.

This self-guided, open access resource is open to everyone inside and outside of the university. You can visit the course at this address. All feedback welcome.

In this episode, Zara is joined by the University of Glasgow's Research Impact Manager Rose-Marie Barbeau and Research Impact Officer Bhoomi Gor. From powerful personal stories to the sometimes divisive legacy of the REF, we explore what 'impact' means to them. 

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In this episode, we chat to school pupils Isabella and Sanwal, their teacher Ali Preston (King's Park Secondary School) and University of Glasgow researcher Ria Dunkley about 'Walk the Global Walk', a European-wide project that aims to empower young people to take action on climate change.

In this episode, Zara talks to four postgraduate researchers (PGRs) about their experiences of public engagement. What are the challenges, what motivates them and what advice would they give other PGRs looking to engage?

Featuring:

Áine O'Brien, College of Science & Engineering 

Kevin Leomo, College of Arts

Teteh Champion, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

Zyra Evangelista, College of Social Sciences

What role do festivals play in engaging the public with research? How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted how festivals are delivered? 

In today’s episode, Zara chats to festival organisers about their experiences:

Debbie McNeill, Glasgow Science Festival

Liz Chege, Africa in Motion Film Festival

Kyle Taggart, College of Social Sciences

Casi Dylan, College of Arts

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In this first episode, Public & Community Engagement Advisor Dr Zara Gladman meets staff from across the university who lead or support public engagement. We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our work and share plans for the new #UofGEngage Forum, launching in 2021.

Dr Becky Hothersall, MVLS

Casi Dylan, College of Arts

Dr Melanie Jimenez, College of Science & Engineering

Monique Campbell, College of Social Sciences