Helping Welsh universities to listen to, work with and learn from their communities

Developing the skills and confidence of university staff and students to undertake high quality public engagement.

Latest News

3 Sep 2010

Institute of Physics' Public Engagement Grant Scheme 2011

The first round of the 2011 Public Engagement Grant from the Institute of Physics is now open for applications.

16 Aug 2010

RCUK Opportunity to apply for new Public Engagement grants

Ten public engagement grants are available for UK Higher Education Institutions to develop and run a public event inspired by the 2012 Games.

What is the Beacon?

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A project to help universities in Wales change so that they value the engagement work that their staff and students do. This will help the research that they do to be more relevant and useful to Wales and beyond. Find out more here

How can you join in?

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Join our networks. Current events listed here.

Tell us about good case studies that you have.

Sign up to the directory so that people can find out about what you do.

Tell us what training you may need.