What is public engagement, why is it important, and how do you know if your public engagement activities are successful? Our masterclasses will help you build on your public engagement goals to deliver enjoyable and meaningful activities for you and your participants.

We have two core masterclasses coming up very soon for staff members with little or no prior experience of public engagement looking to expand their understanding and get involved.

In addition to these, we are also running five optional masterclasses for staff. These sessions build on the context and background of the core masterclasses, enabling you to broaden your skills and put your learning into practice. Please note you must complete the core masterclasses (or have equivalent experience) before attending these additional classes.

The full schedule is as follows:

• Thursday 5 May

Core Masterclass: Exploring Engagement - 9.30-11.00
Core Masterclass: Planning and Evaluating Engagement - 11.15-13.00
Communication in Engagement - 14.00-16.30

• Thursday 12 May

Engagement with Controversial Issues - 13.30-16.00

• Wednesday 18 May

Digital Engagement Masterclass - 14.00-16.00

•  Tuesday 24 May

Engagement Ideas - 13.30-16.00

• Tuesday 28 June

Engagement, Funding and Impact - 14.00-16.00

The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of science and the arts each summer in South Kensington and online.

This summer, explore the trailblazing ideas, people and communities that are changing our world with a weekend of free events for all ages celebrating science and the arts. 

Join us in South Kensington this June as Exhibition Road is transformed into a huge festival to explore the extraordinary as we celebrate London’s innovators, scientists, artists and designers and the everyday heroes who inspire us all.  

Enjoy hands-on workshops, fascinating talks, performances and installations from iconic museums, research and culture organisations, including Imperial College London, the Royal Albert Hall, Science Museum, V&A, Natural History Museum and many more. 

Open to all staff and students, you can volunteer for Imperial’s Great Exhibition Road Festival on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June 2022!

A huge event with free creative hands-on workshops, talks, performances and installations from the College and South Kensington's iconic museums, the festival is a fantastic annual celebration of science and the arts. This year, we're celebrating London's trailblazers: innovators, scientists, artists and designers, as well as the everyday heroes who inspire us all.

There are hundreds of volunteer roles available ranging from early bird set-up to helping visitors plan their day, greeting visitors, and guiding tour groups to labs.

Put yourself forward to gain experience, develop your skills, meet new people, and have fun!