Public engagement

'We believe public engagement is an essential part of a strong research culture that supports interdisciplinary study and acknowledges the importance of non-academic expertise.'

Professor David Latchman, Master of Birkbeck.

About us

Birkbeck’s vision for Public Engagement and useful contact details.

Birkbeck Public Engagement Awards

The Birkbeck Public Engagement Awards celebrate the innovative work undertaken by our researchers.

Funding

You can apply for funding from Birkbeck and from external organisations to enable your public engagement projects.

Latest public engagement news

Read more about upcoming funding, engagement reflections, award winners and opportunities to engage.

Public engagement opportunities

Find out more about public engagement opportunities, including local events, festivals, museum collaborations and more.

Resources

Information and ideas from the Public Engagement Team at Birkbeck.

Sign up to the researchers' network

Receive termly news about public engagement events and networking opportunities.

Celebrating 10 years of Public Engagement at Birkbeck

This video celebrates 10 years of Public Engagement at Birkbeck, with a number of Birkbeck academics commenting on why they feel it's so important to engage with the public and make their research accessible.