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Join the NCCPE as one of our new Project Administrators

We're looking for two new project administrators to work on our wide range of services, projects and platforms. Apply by 11 May.

updated on 25 Apr 2025

NCCPE seeks freelance communications support

We require a freelancer to support our sector communications activity. The deadline for quotes is Monday 5 May.

updated on 15 Apr 2025

Poster from Birmingham's public engagement stragegy: photo of a person taking part in an activity with lights, with text saying: Our vision: to make Birmingham the most plugged-in university in the world.

Harnessing momentum from our Engage Watermark award to develop a bold new strategy.

The University of Birmingham won a gold Watermark after completing the rigorous process in 2022. In this blog, Simon Cane, Director of Public and Cultural Engagement, shares how they used [...]

updated on 23 Apr 2025

Ann, Zoe, Sophie, Paul, Gemma and Asphodel standing together and smiling at the NCIA action learning event

NCIA Action Learning Event: Reflecting, Learning, and Looking Ahead

The National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) Action Learning Programme came together for its final in-person event in Birmingham. It was a day designed not just to mark the end of [...]

updated on 26 Mar 2025

It takes a village: applying to join a REF Panel

Following our recent webinar exploring the process of applying to join a REF2029 assessment panel, NCCPE Co-director, Paul Manners, writes how we can help realise an open, inclusive research system.

updated on 26 Mar 2025

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Marking the Third Anniversary of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement

The NCCPE is proud to be one of the original 13 signatories of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement. Here, NCCPE Co-director, Paul Manners, tells us why signing the commitment [...]

updated on 26 Mar 2025

Meet the winners of our 2024/25 Watermark Awards

updated on 27 Mar 2025

Ode to Research for All

NCCPE Co-director, Sophie Duncan, tells all that she loves about the journal she co-edits, Research for All. And shares how you could be a part of it.

updated on 14 Feb 2025

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The EDGE tool and how to use it

Use our self-assessment tools to build a clearer picture of how well your current support for public engagement is working.