Outreach and public engagement

How universities can use civic engagement and collaboration to get local communities and the broader public involved in their work and generate positive impacts felt beyond the campus walls. These resources also explore effective ways to reach out and engage with school pupils and groups underrepresented in higher education to break down potential barriers to access.  

By Eliza.Compton, 15 October, 2024

How to preserve academic credibility when engaging with social media

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As political expression on social media can harm public perception of scientists, strategies such as sharing research, separating personal and professional identities, and engaging objectively are ways that academics can use it effectively while preserving credibility
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 14 October, 2024

19 ways to promote your online course

A woman holds up a bar chart to an iPhone camera
In a crowded marketplace, marketing online courses can be challenging. Here are 19 proven strategies to get the word out
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 4 October, 2024

Closing the digital divide in higher education

A sign saying "digital literacy" hung up on a shelf with books behind it
A one-size-fits-all approach to digital literacy training simply won’t cut it; institutions need to tailor programmes to the varying needs of their staff
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5minutes
Outreach and public engagement