In partnership with Devon Community Foundation, the University recently hosted a researcher-voluntary sector ‘matchmaking’ event. This half-day event, funded by the Devon Research Engagement Network, under the umbrella of the Torbay, Plymouth and Devon VCSE Assembly, invited those with an interest in applied health and wellbeing research to connect, and spark ideas for collaboration.
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PER Speaker Series with Dr Mark Carew
We were delighted to be joined earlier this month by Dr Mark Carew, from the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, to discuss his experience developing and licensing ‘What the Pharma!’, a card game that helps clinical pharmacology students engage with this topic through play.
Producing Historical Impact and Engagement: Case Study
In a recent workshop from Heritage@Exeter, Dr Chris Kempshall, author and public historian, shared his insights into bringing history out of academia and into the public eye – whether that includes engagement with the media, or working directly with the general public.
The University of Exeter and u3a: 10 Years of Mutual Benefit
The University of Exeter, and the Exeter branch of the University of the Third Age (u3a) have recently celebrated ten years of collaboration. Since the signing of Memorandum of Understanding back in 2016, the two institutions have continued to share expertise, combining both organisation’s commitment to accessible and engaging education.
Hatherleigh Science Fair 2026
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.
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.
Lifestyle interventions in the Muslim community to help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Dr Phil McBride reflects on a recent project which explored lifestyle interventions to combat type 2 diabetes in the Muslim community, benefitting from direct collaboration with community members through informal discussions supported by our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Fund.