ScotPEN Wellcome Engagement Award (SWEA) Evaluation of Engagement Workshop, presented by Dr Jamie Gallagher

Successful public engagement can benefit research, researchers and the public –but how do you go about demonstrating this change? Evaluation of engagement doesn’t just help us demonstrate the value of our PE initiatives but can help bring us closer to our communities by giving participants a strong clear voice. This interactive workshop will guide you through the best evaluation processes showing you how to use evaluation to give you clear data. Demonstrate success to funders; learn how to improve your processes and have a better understanding of the people you are connecting with.  There will be an overview of evaluation planning processes as well as showcase of practical tools and strategies for capturing data, particularly from online engagement.

Objectives 

Following the session, you should be able to:

• Apply event-appropriate evaluation methods in multiple scenarios

• Prepare useful, answerable and relevant evaluation questions

• Devise and deliver your own evaluation plan

• Interpret and report evaluation data 

A number of one-to-one follow up sessions on 26th August, can be booked with Jamie following the event.

Trainer Bio 

Jamie is an award-winning freelance communicator and engagement professional with ten years’ experience in the delivery and evaluation of quality engagement projects. Working across dozens of institutions and subject areas he has helped researchers improve the reach, profile and impact of research engagement in almost every academic discipline. He has delivered training around the world. Specialising in evaluation Jamie provides consultancy services to charities, universities and museums, helping them to demonstrate their impact and understand their audiences and stakeholders. www.jamiebgall.co.uk

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