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 Laura.Duckett, 16 December, 2024
Employability is often a conversation for or about students, but what if we asked them about their future hopes? How might we co-design employability provision in times of crisis?
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By Laura.Duckett, 13 December, 2024
How can we encourage staff and students to use generative AI in ways that do not threaten an institution’s ethics or academic integrity? Read the University of Exeter’s take
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By Eliza.Compton, 9 December, 2024
Collaboration between community groups, local government and university students has improved bird nest survival rates exponentially as part of a broader biodiversity plan. Here is how one university is bringing native fauna back to campus
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By Laura.Duckett, 6 December, 2024
A creative introduction sparks engagement, builds rapport and creates an atmosphere conducive to learning. Here are ways to make a good first impression
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By Eliza.Compton, 3 December, 2024
Access to library spaces in preparation for exams is helping Dublin secondary school students find a pathway into university. Here’s how DCU Library has made them feel welcome
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