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UK Research and Innovation’s public engagement goals

We will support researchers, innovators and institutions to:

1. Engage under-represented communities and places with research and innovation
   The gap between researchers, innovators and the public is much more stark when it comes to certain kinds of communities and places, both in terms of participation in those fields and understanding, trust and buy-in. A research and innovation system that works for all needs to close these gaps, and we will be supporting researchers, innovators and institutions to rethink the audience they engage with, and how they can refocus their work on under-represented groups.
2. Actively involve a wide range of people in their work
   Talking to the public, about climate change, about the latest developments in health research are important activities. Moving beyond communicating the findings of research, public engagement to seeing the public as active participants, whether that’s about shaping the questions that research and innovation focus on, or involvement as a participants through methods like citizen science.
3. Nurture a future generation passionate about research and innovationThe UK needs an outstanding, diverse workforce if we are to secure our place in the world in the 21st century. Informal learning experiences at museums, science centres, festivals and school clubs are an important way for young people to engage with research and innovation. All young people should have access to these experiences, no matter what their background or where they live.
4. Listen to public concerns and aspirations
   The UK has pioneered approaches to understanding public concerns and aspirations for research and innovation. As the pace of innovation continues to increase, it is more important than ever that policymakers, funders, researchers and innovators are able to engage society in the development of plans and priorities.