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Our public engagement strategy

Our mission is to make our fundamental biological research accessible and responsive to the public for the mutual benefits of inspiration, knowledge-exchange and trust.

Public engagement strategy diagram with three illustrations of scientists and the public interacting. Subtitles read 'Generate increased trust in fundamental research and ensure our research remains relevant to society', 'Empower and inspire the next generation' and 'Embed public engagement in research culture'

We aim to achieve our mission by working to:

  • empower and inspire the next generation, promoting inclusivity by focusing on reaching students from socio-economic groups that are under-represented in science and academia.
  • generate increased trust in fundamental research and ensure our research remains relevant to society by creating a dialogue about fundamental research and encouraging knowledge-exchange through collaborative projects.
  • embed public engagement into our research culture

For more details, you can download a copy of our Public Engagement strategy document.

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