Bringing science to audiences of all ages, Hatherleigh Science boasts a series of public evening lectures and a day-long Saturday science fair that invites members of the public to get involved with science in interactive and engaging ways, taking world-leading research outside of university cities and bringing it to new rural audiences.
Month: March 2026
Creative Approaches to Knowledge Exchange: The Interplay of Arts and Science in Sexuality Studies
Dr Ina Linge from the Department of Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies, speaks to Catherine Hurcombe about her experience of public engagement, relating 20th century sexuality studies to modern audiences.
Community-led cancer awareness: Community Conversations about Cancer
In our final blog piece from our 2024-25 cohort of Engaged and Participatory Research Fund awardees, Lucy Kirkland tells us more about Community Conversations about Cancer, a project which investigated inequalities and underrepresentation in cancer diagnosis, working with a network of community partners across Exeter.
Communication and Play: Creativity as a Valuable Tool in Engaging Audiences with Education
Dr Caitlin Kight from the School of Education talks about her experience of applied research, exploring the benefit of creativity in pedagogy, from Lego Serious Play to collaboration with the National Trust.
From a Quantum to a Human Scale: Bringing Physical Sciences to Communities
Dr Luke Smith from the Department of Physics and Astronomy speaks to the public engagement team about how public engagement can be used to address misinformation and inspire new audiences, sharing his experiences of studying quantum biology and the future applications of this microscopic world.