Public and community engagement is vital in making bigger differences — strengthening research, building trust and delivering meaningful benefits for society.

This one-day conference will explore how responsible and purposeful engagement can make bigger differences in society locally, nationally and globally. Bringing together University academic and professional staff, researchers and members of the local community, the conference will provide a space to explore Oxford’s engagement landscape, share knowledge and build meaningful connections. Attendees can hope to learn from inspiring examples of practice, gain insight into opportunities and support for engagement at Oxford, connect with others and leave with greater confidence, understanding and readiness to engage in ways that make a bigger difference locally and beyond.

We’ll explore engagement through the lens of making bigger differences, with a focus on three interconnected themes:

Building Responsible, Trust-Centred Engagement and Knowledge Exchange
Strengthening Connections, Collaboration and Infrastructure for Impact
Engaging for Shared Learning, Inclusion and Local Impact

We’re looking for contributors to deliver exciting and engaging sessions on all things public and community engagement with research. Further details can been found here: www.ox.ac.uk/research/using-research-engage/public-engagement/get-involved/PCER-Conference

Deadline for contributions: 13 March 2026