{"id":7625,"date":"2026-09-01T13:12:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/early-career-researcher-noticeboard\/?p=7625"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:12:59","slug":"engagement-masterclasses-are-back-for-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/early-career-researcher-noticeboard\/2026\/09\/01\/engagement-masterclasses-are-back-for-2026-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Engagement Masterclasses are back for 2026-27"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Registration is now open for the new season of public engagement training! From developing core engagement skills to exploring participatory research, discover the right tools to engage your audiences effectively through our Engagement Masterclasses.<\/p>\n<p>These sessions are <strong>open to all Imperial staff, doctoral students and postgraduate research masters students,<\/strong> register now to secure your place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/societal-engagement\/training\/engagement-masterclasses\/core-engagement-masterclass-exploring-planning-and-evaluating-engagement-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Core Engagement Masterclass<\/a>: This session covers\u00a0why engagement is so important, explores approaches to quality engagement and discusses the many opportunities for public engagement at Imperial and beyond.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday 5 November 2026<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 27 January 2027<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 10 March 2027<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 12 May 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/societal-engagement\/training\/engagement-masterclasses\/communication-in-engagement-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Communication in Engagement<\/a>: This skills-focused workshop looks at the key to effective communication and messaging, relevant across engagement formats, and will help you to tailor engagement to different audiences or contexts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday 5 November 2026<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 27 January 2027<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 12 May 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/societal-engagement\/training\/engagement-masterclasses\/making-public-engagement-inclusive-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Public Engagement Inclusive<\/a>: This new session will enable you to identify key areas of inclusion for your engagement activities by considering a variety of different scenarios, underpinned by equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday 1 December 2026<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 26 May 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/societal-engagement\/training\/engagement-masterclasses\/engagement-funding-and-impact-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engagement, Funding and Impact<\/a>: This session covers what\u00a0research funders are looking for and how engaging the wider public can be a pathway to many potential impacts and applications of research.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday 9 February 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/societal-engagement\/training\/engagement-masterclasses\/digital-engagement-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Engagement<\/a>: Join us to discover a wide range of online tools and platforms, explore the merits and limitations of digital engagement, and discuss the key considerations when engaging with audiences online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday 3 February 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/societal-engagement\/training\/engagement-masterclasses\/participatory-research-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participatory Research<\/a>: Discover the benefits of participatory research and how to approach it effectively. Explore power dynamics and how to build trust, ensuring all participants feel able to participate in the process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday 3 March 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please contact the <a href=\"mailto:societal_engagement@imperial.ac.uk\">Public and Community Engagement team<\/a> with any queries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Registration is now open for the new season of public engagement training! From developing core engagement skills to exploring participatory research, discover the right tools to engage your audiences effectively through our Engagement Masterclasses. These sessions are open to all Imperial staff, doctoral students and postgraduate research masters students, register now to secure your place. 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