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The Royal Society is inviting UK-based researchers and public engagement professionals to take part in a short survey on the factors that affect how public engagement with research is planned, delivered and prioritised across the sector.

It’s open to people at any career stage, whether you’re actively involved in engagement or not.

The 2025 study builds on similar surveys conducted in 2006 and 2015, helping to track how public engagement with research has evolved over time in the UK. The findings will inform future decisions and policies aimed at better supporting researchers in their public engagement work.

The main aims of the study are to understand:

• What public engagement means and involves in 2025
• Its value and significance within the research landscape
• The key enablers, barriers, opportunities, and risks
• How public engagement can be effectively supported and implemented
• How perceptions and practices have changed over time

How you can take part:

• Complete the survey to share your experience of planning and delivering public engagement.
• Share the survey with your colleagues and networks—particularly researchers at BU.

Even if you’re not currently taking part in engagement activities, you can still complete the survey to highlight any barriers or reasons why engagement hasn’t been a priority.

The survey is open until Monday 30 June 2025.

👉 Complete the survey here

If you have any questions, you can contact the Royal Society at: publicengagement@royalsociety.org