Supporting excellence in engaged research

Holliman, Richard (2017). Supporting excellence in engaged research. Journal of Science Communication, 16(5) pp. 1–10.

URL: https://jcom.sissa.it/archive/16/05/JCOM_1605_2017...

Abstract

This paper reviews the purposes, definitions and criteria designed to embed ‘engaged research’ as a strategic priority with universities, and explores some of the challenges of implementation. Surveys of academics have shown various understandings of, and attitudes to, the practices of engaged research, but also impediments to realising the aspirations it expresses. Drawing on the experience as the academic lead for engaged research at the Open University, the author explores questions of professionalisation, for example, through training, support mechanisms and measures of recognition for engaged research. He concludes by arguing that, if done well, engaged research can promote epistemic justice.

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• Item ORO ID
• 52439
• Item Type
• Journal Item
• ISSN
• 1824-2049
• Project Funding Details

• Funded Project Name	Project ID	Funding Body
  An open research university: How to embed public engagement within the culture of research (RS-11-005-TB)	EP/J020087/1	RCUK (Research Councils UK)
  Engaging opportunities: connecting young people with contemporary research and researchers (SE-12-098-RH)	EP/K027786/1	EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
  Engaging Environmental Research: developing productive partnerships with end-users	NE/L002493/1	NERC (Natural Environment Research Council)

• Keywords
• Professionalism, professional development and training; Public engagement with research; Participation and science governance; Engaged Research; Organisational Change; Epistemic Justice
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Research Group
• ?? hwpra ??
• Copyright Holders
• © 2017 The Open University
• Related URLs
• • https://jcom.sissa.it/archive/16/05/JCOM...(Other)
• Depositing User
• Richard Holliman