Public engagement

From developing new medicines, to analysing the environment around us – we're making a difference to society. See how we are sharing our research and knowledge with the wider community.

Scientists conducting a DNA experiment at a science fair with children

Our highlights

The principal aim of public engagement within the School of Life Sciences is to connect with the people around us.

All of our research impacts on people's lives, whether it's developing new medicines, creating understanding of human processes, or analysing the environment around us. The public are integral to our research, and we want to share our knowledge and learn from others.

Explore our engagement highlights to understand how we connect with people, organisations and communities at a local, regional and international level.


Public engagement describes the myriad of ways in which the activity and benefits of higher education and research can be shared with the public. Engagement is by definition a two-way process, involving interaction and listening, with the goal of generating mutual benefit.” national coordinating centre for public engagement


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Contact

If you have a question about our public engagement activities, get in touch: lifesci@sussex.ac.uk


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