EVENTS: 2022
Monday 27th June
Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow
ScotPEN Annual Gathering 2022*
Many thanks to all who attended this year's Gathering. The ScotPEN Annual Gathering 2022 was hosted by the University of Glasgow, in the recently opened Advanced Research Centre. Sessions were dedicated to skills development, networking and sharing of good practice.
Gathering information and resource links
*Supported by funding from Wellcome's Institutional Strategic Support Fund.
PAST EVENTS: 2021
17th-26th August
ScotPEN Annual Gathering 2021*
The online ScotPEN Annual Gathering 2021, was hosted by the University of Dundee, with sessions dedicated to skills development, networking and sharing of good practice.
*Supported by funding from Wellcome's Institutional Strategic Support Fund.
Tuesday 1st June
Information session for ScotPEN Wellcome Engagement Award funding.
An opportunity to hear about the SWEA application process and ask questions.
Monday 19th April
The Ideas Fund: Highlands and Islands Researchers and PEPs session (co-hosted by ScotPEN)
A discussion and update on how connections are developing between communities and researchers in the Highlands and Island so far - and how to get involved.
Friday 15th January
SWEA Seminar and Q&A: Tailored Treatments
An online seminar about 'Tailored Treatments for Cancer: Tales of Research and Care' - a public engagement project funded by the ScotPEN Wellcome Engagement Award (SWEA).
PAST EVENTS: 2020
Online throughout August
ScotPEN Annual Gathering 2020*
Our third annual ScotPEN meeting for PEPs in HE and research took place as a series of online events, training and activities including:
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Welcome session and networking challenges
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Training on evaluating on-line, and online enagement
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Two panel sessions
*Supported by funding from Wellcome's Institutional Strategic Support Fund.
Friday 28th August
ScotPEN Online Social: Science Cocktail Demonstrations
Linked with our annual gathering (see left), an interactive social session hosted by Be Experimental's Lindsay Murphy.
PAST EVENTS: 2019
September 23rd
Glasgow Science Centre
Working in Partnership*
A half-day facilitated event for researchers, community groups and cultural partners.
*Supported by the ScotPEN Wellcome Engagement Award.
June 11th
University of St Andrews
ScotPEN Annual Meeting for PEPs in HE and research*
*Supported by funding from Wellcome's Institutional Strategic Support Fund.
March 28th
Dram, Woodlands Rd, Glasgow
ScotPEN and SciComm Glasgow Social
A social event following the NCCPE network event.
March 28th
University of Glasgow
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement PEP Network Meeting
Public engagement professionals (PEPs) come together for a day of
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Networking opportunities
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Negotiating & partnership development skills workshop
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PechaKucha showcase of PE projects and PEP careers
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Problem-solving world café
PAST EVENTS: 2018
Nov 12th
Glasgow Women's Library
STFC Wondermatch
Hosted by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the event provided an opportunity for community organisations and researchers in STFC related disciplines, to meet and develop project ideas together and have the chance to bid for up to £1,000 to help develop ideas and plans for working together further.
June 19th
University of Glasgow
ScotPEN Annual Meeting for PEPs in HE and research*
Public Engagement Professionals (PEPs) working in Scottish higher education and research institutions come together for a day of discussion, workshops and networking.
*Supported by funding from Wellcome's Institutional Strategic Support Fund.
June 19th
Glasgow University Union
ScotPEN Social
May 15th
University of Glasgow
Seminar and discussion with Imran Khan, Head of Public Engagement at Wellcome
PAST EVENTS: 2017
June 26th
University of Aberdeen
ScotPEN Inaugural Meeting
Public Engagement Professionals (PEPs) working in Scottish higher education and research institutions come together for a day of discussion, workshops and networking.