This training is ideal for researchers, research support staff, science communicators, and anyone involved in designing or facilitating public engagement with research. Whether you’re new to participatory approaches or looking to deepen your practice, this modular course provides practical tools, critical insights, and space for reflection.

This workshop series is led by the Stickydot team who have a wealth of expertise in facilitating dialogue and participatory processes around research and innovation, on and offline. The modules draw on existing good practices and theory both within our sector and further afield. They are dynamic and interactive, ensuring plenty of time for discussion and sharing of experiences.

What will you learn?

•  Who and How to engage

• What’s in it for citizens

Explore how to create meaningful participation where citizens contribute, shape outcomes, and gain value from the process.

• Co-design, co-creation & co-assessment

Demystify the differences between these approaches and discover when and how to apply each method across the lifecycle of a research project.

• Roots & history of public engagement

From science communication to dialogue and deliberation, gain perspective on how public engagement has evolved throughout the years, and why it matters today.

• Audiences & Inclusion

Learn how to design inclusive processes that reach beyond the usual voices. Learn how to recognise and reduce barriers to participation.

This training is available on demand. It can be tailored to the needs of specific organisations and can shrink or extend in time and content as required.