Develops institutional ambassadors and role models, thereby raising the profile of UCD academics nationally and internationally.Contributes to addressing UCD's research priorities through collaboration, co-production and involvement with multiple stakeholders and diverse audiences.

Develops the communication skills of UCD researchers and students.

Builds public support for research and innovation.

Underpins the civic and civil responsibilities of the university by inviting various publics to experience its work and engage with its communities.

Get inspired with examples of different types of public engagement from across the university here. UCD supports researchers in the exploration of new approaches to research and co-creation skills towards the betterment of research for and with society. The UCD Public Engagement Community of Practice, which is a vibrant voluntary group of researchers, educators and public engagement practitioners with a mission to further develop and champion a culture of public engagement in UCD. Other supports throughout the university include UCD in the Community, which supports and promotes civic engagement across the UCD community and beyond. In UCD, we support public engagement through our central supports in the UCD Research Office including a dedicated public and patient involvement and engagement officer. It has evolved over time with an increasing focus on a two-way process with the goal of generating mutual benefit for the research institution and the public and civic organisations they engage. Public engagement in research encompasses a wide spectrum of activities. In UCD, we have a vibrant community of researchers, science communicators and educators who participate in activities and initiatives in public engagement and research stakeholder engagement.

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