Outreach and public engagement

How universities can use civic engagement and collaboration to get local communities and the broader public involved in their research and other work and generate positive impacts felt beyond the campus walls. These resources also explore effective ways for academics, educators and other teams 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 July, 2026
Virtual reality can help bring complex disciplines to life, widen access and build stronger partnerships with schools. Learn how
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 14 July, 2026
Tips for delivering outreach experiences that build on existing knowledge and help young people make informed decisions about their future – whether they include higher education or not
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 24 June, 2026
With school attainment a key driver of progression to university, outreach must go beyond traditional interventions to widen access. Matthew Lucas offers five evidence-led ways to design educationally robust programmes
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5minutes