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Public engagement is the term used in universities to describe the partnerships between university research and different communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inspiring, consulting and collaborating with publics to mutually benefit both our research and our society.  Public engagement is a two-way process, enhancing research by promoting trust, accountability and involvement for all those involved. We are committed to working in partnership with individuals, communities and organisations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What we do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Public Engagement with Research is an important part of the research culture at the University. We have a dedicated Public Engagement Manager, supported by our five academic Public Engagement Leads. Communities from across Edinburgh and further afield are involved in our research from a broad range of academic disciplines. We offer training, advice and seed-funding to research staff and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Engagement takes place at all stages of research: in the planning stages, as the research takes place, and once it has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We understand that effective public engagement relies on building strong relationships with our partners and our public engagement is always for the mutual benefit of all those involved. We recognise the often complex intersection of social class, ethnicity, gender and other factors which need to be considered in planning and carrying out engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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