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[[{"fid":"15109","view_mode":"large","fields":{"format":"large","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Co-Production banner image","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"large","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Co-Production banner image","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"attributes":{"height":"220","width":"1210","class":"media-element file-large"}}]]Our website has moved!  For the latest news and events you can now visit us at www.coproductioncollective.co.uk Who are we?We are a community of people interested in co-production. Whatever our identity and lived, living or learnt experience, we work together in equal partnership to create better outcomes for everyone. We work with individuals and organisations including universities, charities, funders, NHS bodies, local authorities, housing associations and grassroots groups. VisionOur vision is a world where diverse knowledge and experience is recognised and valued in the co-production of research - and beyond.Mission We are a co-production community where everyone is welcome. Together, we learn, connect and champion co-production to create lasting change.What co-production means to usCo-production is an approach to working together in equal partnership and for equal benefit. For us, this means living our core values (as a PDF). These values - challenging, human, inclusive, transparent - are central to everything we do.Contact usEmail the team at coproduction@ucl.ac.uk Find out more on our Co-Production Collective website or follow us on Twitter.

Creating Connections is an initiative to get everyone working together, run in partnership with the Students' Unions UCL Volunteering Service,Join the mailing list to be updated on upcoming events.[[{"fid":"7083","view_mode":"small","fields":{"format":"small","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"creating connections logo","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"left","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"small","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"creating connections logo","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"left","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"height":"278","width":"755","class":"media-element file-small"}}]]What is Creating Connections?Creating Connections is organised by the Public Engagement Unit, Volunteering Services and one or more partner organisations. It’s designed to bring UCL staff and postgrads together with social enterprises, residents’ groups, charities and other community organisations.The events provide the opportunity to discover previous projects that have worked well, and discuss new ideas that could make a real difference.There is also an East London spin-off called Creating Connections East, run in partnership with University of East London and Newham Borough Council.Creating Connections is a regular networking event that brings together UCL staff and postgraduate students with London’s wider community and voluntary sectors. The aim is very simple – to explore ways of working together with mutual benefit.How do I get involved in Creating Connections?If you have an idea for how UCL and London’s communities can work more closely together, please contact the engagement team by emailing publicengagement@ucl.ac.uk [[{"fid":"7087","view_mode":"large","fields":{"format":"large","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"group networking","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"large","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"group networking","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"height":"437","width":"1024","class":"media-element file-large"}}]] 

Engagement and Impact Training - 2023/24These free to attend, up to two hour long online sessions, are for anyone at 911±¬ÁÏÍøho self-identifies as a researcher and/or wants to embed public engagement into their work (professional services, academic staff and postgraduate research students are all welcome). The interactive sessions will offer opportunities to explore different aspects of public engagement, from its role in the impact narrative to how we can apply for funding to support it. You will work with external and internal experts as well as meet people interested in public engagement from across UCL. These sessions are delivered jointly between the UCL Engagement, Research Impact and Curation and UCL East Engagement teams.All UCL Staff are welcome to book on to any of these sessions, as many as they like, free of charge.  If you want to hear as soon as new dates become available, please sign up to our newsletter, follow us on twitter or contact the team at publicengagement@ucl.ac.uk if you have any questions. Booking on to an Engagement and Impact training Session: You can attend as many Engagement and Impact sessions as you like, we've chosen key topics that we know our community (UCL staff and students) are interested in. Simply click the titles below to see a short description, dates of upcoming sessions and links to book on:For the easiest experience, please follow the steps below:  You need to be logged into the UCL VPN Chrome is recommended as your browser  If you have never used MyLearning or InkPath before, you may want to log into Oracle first and check your HR details are correct then try the link The additional Impact and Engagement workshops will become live throughout the year Sessions will generally be held on Zoom with joining details sent to booked-on participants a few days before the session starts Contact Organisational Development (osd@ucl.ac.uk) if you have any challenges booking on to courses Click the below titles to see dates, short descriptions and links for booking: Engagement and Impact: an introductionBeginning your Public Engagement Journey? Attend this session for an introduction to Public Engagement, including practical tips to get started. You’ll also get a visual guide and sneak preview of the other sessions available in Spring and Summer term as part of this training package.Check back soon for future dates!Engagement and Impact: evaluationThrough dissecting contemporary case-studies and group challenges, participants will have the opportunity to practice evaluation planning techniques and approaches related to public engagement. Check back soon for future dates!Engagement and Impact: introduction to impactCreating impact in the ‘real world’ is an important aspect of research culture at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. In this course, we will introduce you Impact at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, how to find support and funding for activities, and highlight initiatives which will develop new pathways to impact for your research. Led by the UCL Research Impact Team.Next session: 29 February 2024. Click here to book onto the course via InkPath.Engagement and Impact: planning for impactLed by the UCL Research Impact Team.Next session: 7 March 2024. Click here to book onto the next course via InkPath.Engagement and Impact: evidencing and resourcing for impactAn interactive workshop which will help academics to understand, evidence, and evaluate the impactful outcomes of their research. Participants will explore case studies from across research disciplines and consider how to apply approaches to their own research. Led by the UCL Research Impact Team. Next session: 14 March 2024.Click here to book onto the next course via InkPath.Engagement and Impact: inclusive practiceWho are we choosing to engage with; who is missing; how can we make activities as accessible as possible? Best practice impactful engagement works with communities and public whose voices are currently missing or not being heard: this session will examine the importance of inclusion and access in public engagement and support you to include those who may face the biggest barriers. Led by the UCL East Engagement team.Next session: 21 March 2024.Click here to book onto the next course via InkPath.Engagement and Impact: impact beyond academiaLed by the UCL Research Impact Team.Next session: 21 March 2024. Click here to book onto the next course via InkPath.

We have a host of toolkits and guides that could help. We have included useful resources below to help you with Project Management & Planning and to inspire you with a range of information on Public Engagement Methods. You can also acess some Case Studies showcasing UCL Public Engagement projects and look at our Evaluation pages to access evaluation specific resources.  Public Engagement & PlanningAttitudes to Public Engagement report - 2008 Early career researchers and public engagement report 2009Evaluation of public engagement funding mechanismsUCL Beacon for Public Engagement Evaluation frameworkUCL Beacon for Public Engagement final reportPublic Engagement MethodsGuiding principles for effective public engagementPlanning public eventsProject planning checklistProject Management and & PlanningGuiding principles for effective public engagementPlanning public eventsProject planning checklistAttitudes to Public Engagement report - 2008 Early career researchers and public engagement report 2009Evaluation of public engagement funding mechanismsUCL Beacon for Public Engagement Evaluation frameworkUCL Beacon for Public Engagement final reportPublic Engagement MethodsGuiding principles for effective public engagementPlanning public eventsProject planning checklist

We have lots of evaluation related tools and resources:10 top tips for evaluating your projectPlanning and evaluating your work: some definitionsThe benefits and barriers to evaluationThe fundamentals of planning an evaluationEvaluating public eventsWhether you want help designing a questionnaire, or carrying out some focus groups, or you want to try something creative like drawing, or walks and talks, we have a host of guides on evaluation methods to help you navigate your way. Evaluation methods: Full guideContents:Before you start, factors to considerFocus groupsInterviewsObservationsPersonal logsQuestionnairesWalk and talksCreative methods, drawing, writing, photographyWorkshopsAnalysis, interpretation, presentation of findingsYou can also browse our selection of case studies of past public engagement projects, and a selection of toolkits for planning your public engagement. 

This session focuses on developing the communication and presentation skills of students, with a particular focus on public groups. In line with UCL Engagement's theme ‘Find your Voice’, students will be encouraged to think about how they present their research in different contexts and how to think about the audiences they will encounter and how to tailor their approach to these audiences.The session will also cover the aims, benefits and evaluation of public speaking activities, supporting the view that these activities can create a myriad of opportunities both professionally and personally for students. During the session, students will think about their own research and collaborate to discuss audience groups and expectations of public speaking events.The tutors from UCL Engagement will highlight opportunities available across UCL to put this into practice. Students will also get insight into wider public engagement concepts and will be given guidance for continuing their journey of public engagement connected with their research.Combining interactive exercises, public speaking practice and a feedback opportunity, this session will help students to identify the benefits of public speaking and better equip them to articulate their research and understand future ways of engaging public groups.Having attended this course, students may be interested in coming on the more in depth Train and Engage course.This session can be booked as needed by getting in touch with the team - via publicengagement@ucl.ac.uk