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CH32045: Engaging the public in chemistry

[Page last updated: 23 April 2025]

Academic Year: 2025/26
Owning Department/School: Department of Chemistry
Credits: 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 300
Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWRG 20%, CWRI 55%, CWVV 20%, PRPR 5%
Assessment Detail:
  • Report Individual (CWRI 10%)
  • Report Group (CWRG 20%)
  • Peer-assessment of groupwork (PRPR 5%)
  • Report Individual (CWRI 45%)
  • Viva Voce (CWVV 20%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take CH22008
Learning Outcomes:
  • Use different methods and media for effective science communication, taking into account aims, contexts and audiences;
  • Design, plan and execute public engagement activities to communicate current research in chemistry by selecting appropriate methods and media, whilst taking into account the activities芒锟斤拷 aims, context and audience;
  • Critically evaluate your work using a variety of techniques and reflect upon its effectiveness;
  • Describe, summarise and interpret at least one area of research carried out in the department.



Synopsis: You will gain experience in various aspects of science communication and public engagement. You will develop a range of transferable skills, particularly relating to communication, creativity, teamwork, project management, evaluation and self-reflection. You will have the opportunity to participate in several communication events, design and deliver your own public engagement activities based around current research themes and explore the media and contexts with which you are most at ease.

Content: You will work individually and in teams to identify, design and demonstrate at least two public engagement activities at various events. These events could include local or national science fairs, science clubs and community events or meetings. You will select a research topic from current research in the department of chemistry and will be tasked to explore relevant media to engage your target audience with this research, such as through interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops or digital media. You will receive training in techniques of science communication and public engagement and will be expected to evaluate your activities and reflect on your performance and skills development throughout the unit. You will be encouraged to engage with the current literature, both in terms of chemistry research and discussions around public engagement.

Course availability:

CH32045 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Chemistry

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