Examples
Worked examples
- Is an instance
A research team consults a public panel on study design and reports the resulting changes.
- Is an instance
An institution's PER strategy includes resource for both early-stage and findings-stage engagement.
Counter-examples
Looks similar, but isn't
- Not an instance
Calling generic outreach events 'PER' with no link to specific research activity.
- Not an instance
Public engagement that consults audiences only after research is complete.
Editorial commentary
Public engagement with research (PER) emphasises engagement directly connected to research activity: from involving publics in research design, through dialogue during the conduct of research, to engagement with research findings. PER frameworks (NCCPE, Wellcome) commonly distinguish 'transmit', 'consult' and 'collaborate' modes. UKRI uses PER terminology to differentiate research-specific engagement from broader public-engagement-with-science activities.
References
- NCCPE. UKRI guidance on PER. Wellcome Trust 'Engaging Science' strategy.
Also known as
PER · Research-specific public engagement
Machine-readable encodings
Use in your systems
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