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Reaching beyond the ivory tower: Hints and tips for postgraduates starting out with public involvement or engagement work

Emma Nielsen

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In psychological research there is an increasing focus on public involvement and engagement activities. Alongside moral and expertise arguments, many leading funders require consideration of these aspects of research in grant applications. In this article I reflect on my experience of public involvement and engagement work as a doctoral research psychologist and outline some hints and tips for developing involvement and engagement activities.

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In psychological research there is an increasing focus on public involvement and engagement activities. Alongside moral and expertise arguments, many leading funders require consideration of these aspects of research in grant applications. In this article I reflect on my experience of public involvement and engagement work as a doctoral research psychologist and outline some hints and tips for developing involvement and engagement activities.

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In psychological research there is an increasing focus on public involvement and engagement activities. Alongside moral and expertise arguments, many leading funders require consideration of these aspects of research in grant applications. In this article I reflect on my experience of public involvement and engagement work as a doctoral research psychologist and outline some hints and tips for developing involvement and engagement activities.

Key concepts: Ivory tower, Public engagement, Work (physics), Engineering ethics, Public involvement, Sociology, Public relations, Medical education

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