Bristol’s first ever BioBlitz provided an opportunity for academics and volunteer naturalists to combine knowledge and expertise with public engagement experience to deliver an exciting biodiversity event for local people.
The Bristol Festival of Nature is public engagement on a grand scale. It's an imaginative weekend of films, animal encounters, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops and competitions - all completely free of charge. No wonder it attracts around 30,000 visitors who come to join in the UK's...
A series of public & school engagement activities took place in Manchester to highlight important issues surrounding food security & urban agriculture, which culminated in a 'Finale Day' on 3rd July 2010 at the Manchester Museum
A 24 hour bodiversity study carried out in six university campuses across the country in 2010, offering a diversity of student volunteering opportunities and engaging people from across communities.
Understanding Environmental Knowledge Controversies
The Ryedale Flood Research Group and the 'Understanding Environmental Knowledge Controversies' Project is an excellent example of developing effective ways of engaging citizens in interdisciplinary scientific work.
Garden Share Feasibility Study
Student volunteers from the University of Bath led a feasibility study into the use of student gardens as allotments for local residents in the Oldfield Park area of the city
