Ange Brennan, Public Engagement and Communications Manager for the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, speaks to us about an ongoing collaboration between mycology researchers and Exeter College. This project invites the college’s textile students to explore the Centre’s research through art, giving both students and academics new insights into their work.
Author: Catherine Hurcombe
Medical Mycology and Textile Art
Ange Brennan, Public Engagement and Communications Manager for the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, speaks to us about an ongoing collaboration between mycology researchers and Exeter College. This project invites the college’s textile students to explore the Centre’s research through art, giving both students and academics new insights into their work.
PROTECT Study Ambassador Initiative
Kelly Kleinstuber tells us about her public engagement work for the PROTECT project, a nationwide study investigating ageing brain health. With support from the Springboard Fund, this wide-reaching project has brought in new public involvement through its PPI Ambassador programme.
Collaboration and Celebration with the VCSE Sector
Last week, our team had the privilege of co-facilitating âCommunity Research: Exploring & Celebrating Collaborationâ, a showcase dedicated to community-based research in the South West. Supported by the University of Exeter and the Devon Research Engagement Network, this event offered people from across the academic and voluntary sectors the chance to connect, and share valuable insights into their work.Â
“What is Life Like âAfterâ Thyroid Disease?â: Investigating UK-based Thyroid Disease Patientsâ Experiences of Life and Care Following Definitive Therapies.
Lauren Asare shares how she used Springboard Funding to support her ongoing investigation into the lived experiences of thyroid disease patients. With a background in Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), Lauren provides valuable insights into the health applications of public engagement, and since acquiring this award, has obtained funding to continue her research through a PhD.
Project Lifecycles: Supporting Energy Services and Infrastructure in South Africaâs Informal Settlements
The Public Engagement with Research team has been privileged to support Professor Federico Caprotti and Dr Whitney Pailman through our Engaged Participatory Research Fund. This work forms part of a larger project, exploring energy provisions and infrastructure for communities in South Africaâs informal settlements. In this piece, weâll be looking at the lifecycle of this project, demonstrating the possible uses of publicly engaged research.
Positive Tipping Points Toolkit
Peter Lefort discusses his recent Springboard-funded work, the Positive Tipping Points Toolkit, which builds on research exploring the positive impact that small-scale changes can have on the climate crisis. The toolkit forms part of a much larger project, focussed on bringing this methodology to new audiences.
Being Human Festival 2024
With the theme for this yearâs Being Human Festival, Between the Lines, having been announced, we are taking the time to showcase some highlights from last yearâs event. This extended across Devon and Cornwall and was supported by a range of academic and community contributors committed to celebrating the humanities.Â
Interdisciplinary Public Engagement: The Reading Bodies Project
Catherine Hurcombe, Regional Engagement Assistant, interviews Associate Professor Katharine Murphy and Dr Liv Glaze on their Reading Bodies project. This project demonstrates the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to public engagement, combining research from across faculties, departments, and languages.
Thunnus UK: Public Engagement in Marine Ecology
Dr Lucy Hawkes shares insights into the Thunnus UK project, which investigates the return of Atlantic bluefin tuna to the nation’s waters. Using the Springboard Fund, the research team were able to share their findings through a public stakeholder event that invited attendees to contribute to this growing area of ecological research.