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Queen Mary Centre for Public Engagement
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We support Queen Mary staff and students to integrate public engagement into their work. Visit our website for more information: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengagement/
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November 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Being Human Festival starts today! As part of the UK's national festival of the humanities, QMUL researchers are hosting workshops, talks and walks across London.

Find out about QMUL researchers' events: buff.ly/DrJXq0t
Full Being Human programme: buff.ly/j0FMDuc
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We had a fabulous time meeting everyone at #NewScientistLive this week – children, teens, adults and dinosaurs! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk about school meals and play ‘balance the budget’ with us. @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @engageqm.bsky.social @qmulfmd.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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We're excited to launch the PhD Participatory Research Network, co-organised by PhD students across @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, @qmul.bsky.social, and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social 💫

A new space for PhD students passionate about embedding participatory values in PhD research.
October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Season of Bangla Drama is back! This year's theme: Kindness.

Featuring bold, heartwarming, and poignant performances and events, SBD runs from 1 - 30 Nov across Tower Hamlets.

See the full programme & get your tickets: buff.ly/yNrmjYR

#BanglaDrama25 #Kindness
October 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Yesterday was our last day at #NewScientistLive! We ended on a high - by speaking to the scientists of the future! 🔬 100s of young people came with their schools and clubs, joining us to learn about marvellous microbes and give their thoughts on the school dinner dilemma.
October 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Day 2 @ #NewScientistLive! and we're having an amazing time 🦠🥙 The brilliant @centreofthecell.bsky.social are playing Microbe Trumps and @qmul-ceg.bsky.social are tackling improving Free School Meals.
October 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🤩 Having a brilliant day 1 at #NewScientistLive! 🤩 If you're at NSL! too, come and see us to learn about the amazing Biocapture project as well as brain health from @denpru-qm.bsky.social.

If you're not at the event today, find out more about Biocapture: buff.ly/Gdtyz2l and DeNPRU buff.ly/VQ72XWV
October 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🩻The final @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is Everyone is a Researcher on Sat 15 Nov, 12:30 - 2:30 🩻

Join to reimagine health research through creativity and discussion: buff.ly/MiiJ4Jo
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🧭The fourth @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is a Legends of London walking tour on Sat 15 Nov, at 10am and 2pm 🧭

Join to discover the fictions that have shaped London: buff.ly/5oSiq5B
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This Sat, Sun & Mon (18 - 20 Oct) we are going to be at New Scientist Live!

Come and find us for excellent activities on 🐸 Biocapture 🧠 Brilliant Brains 🥙 The School Dinner Dilemma and 🦠 Marvellous Microbes

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📍Excel London, E16 1XL
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October 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🎟️The third @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is Palestine on Stage: Voices from Gaza on Weds 12 Nov, 6:30 - 9pm 🎟️

Join for an evening of short plays from Gaza: buff.ly/9uY3dnn
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🎙️The second @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is the Cockney Yiddish Podcast Live! on Tuesday 11 Nov, 6:15 - 8pm 🎙️

Join to celebrate the linguistic mix in story and song: buff.ly/WlJRWvQ
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🌼The first @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is a Gardeners' Glees and Floral Making workshop on Saturday 8 Nov, 10:30am - 1:00pm 🌼

Join for singing and floral arranging: buff.ly/FUGbHaw
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We’re excited that @qmul.bsky.social staff are hosting 5 events for this year’s Being Human Festival (6 – 15 Nov). @beinghumanfest.bsky.social is the UK’s national festival of the humanities. Browse the full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2. More to come soon about QMUL events!
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October 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Join Vivi and Nadia for an evening of music, words, food and discussion. The Cockney Yiddish Podcast Live - Rich Mix, Shoreditch, 11 Nov 6.15pm. Free, booking essential www.beinghumanfestival.org/events/cockn...

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The Cockney Yiddish Podcast Live!
Join Nadia Valman and Vivi Lachs of the Cockney Yiddish Podcast for a lively evening of music, song, words and discussion about the mixed languages of London. Nadia and Vivi host an exploration of how...
www.beinghumanfestival.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📢 We're pleased to share our Public Engagement Training offer for the Autumn semester at QMUL!

We've got new sessions coming up on 'Building Equitable Partnerships', 'Evaluating Public Engagement' and Creative Methods for Youth-oriented research and more:

www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengage...
Training - Queen Mary University of London
www.qmul.ac.uk
September 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Who are the publics in public history? Report from our recent staff-student project highlights issues around inclusion, marketisation and the politicisation of DEI
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Who Are the Publics in Public History? | Public Humanities | Cambridge Core
Who Are the Publics in Public History? - Volume 1
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September 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
📢 Small grant applications are open! 📢

If you're a QMUL staff member or student, apply today to receive up to £1k to fund your public engagement, community engagement, or PPI project.

Applications close at 5pm, 31/10
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/CPESmallGrants
September 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📆🧪 Just one week to go until our science fun day! 🧪📆
Science fun day! 🎉🔬

📅 Wednesday 20th Aug, 12-4 PM 📍 Blizard Institute, Whitechapel 🎟️ Free entry – no ticket needed!

Explore science games, shows, films, & hands-on activities with @QMUL scientists.👩🔬

More info: www.centreofthecell.org/product/augu... #familyfunday #OurEastEnd @TowerHamletsNow
August 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We're busy gearing up for Tower Hamlets South West Locality Summer Fun Day on 30 July!

QMUL staff and students are hosting a range of free activities for local families, exploring everything from local air pollution data, to the structure of cells! 💚🔬⛹️🌞🌳
July 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We're taking part in Open House Festival 2025! 🏠

On Sunday 14th September we'll be running two social history tours of our Mile End campus, led by @alastairhackney.bsky.social and Nadia Valman.

Booking will open on 20th August ⚡
programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/1432
Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Campus
Explore the hidden corners of Queen Mary University's Mile End campus. Guided tour includes the former People’s Palace (1887), Mile End Hospital (1858), and the Sephardic Jewish cemetery (1733), the U...
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July 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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🔉 Calling all UK researchers and public engagement professionals 🔉

The Royal Society would like to hear your views and experience of public engagement through their Factors Affecting Public Engagement by UK Researchers survey (deadline Monday 30th June).
Complete the survey here: bit.ly/3HgpcAJ
May 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Exciting news! 📢 QMUL is hosting an area at the Tower Hamlets Family Hubs Fun Day and the Centre of the Cell Science Fun Day! Join us by hosting your own stall or activity. Engage with local families, make a difference, and have fun! Sign up now 👉 www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengage...
June 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM