University of Cambridge Public Engagement: to CCVS Members
About us
The University of Cambridge Public Engagement team co-ordinates major public events and builds
partnerships between the University and the wider community.
Our team works closely with many voluntary organisations and statutory bodies, and we provide a
central information point for members of the public. We would like to hear from you with ideas for
partnerships of mutual benefit.
If you are interested in taking part in any of the projects listed below please complete this form and
return to kathryn.muir@admin.cam.ac.uk or Kathryn Muir, Office of External Affairs and
Communications, The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RP
Current opportunities
1. Social innovation
There are a number of student societies that take in ‘challenges’ from local voluntary organisations
and aim to solve these in innovative ways. Students’ solutions may take the form of a piece of
business consultancy, a social project, or a technical product. If you have a problem or an issue that
you would like some students to work on please provide brief details below.
For advice on the type of projects students can work on, please contact Kathryn Muir:
kathryn.muir@admin.cam.ac.uk
Name of organisation:
Name of contact person:
Contact details:
Details of problem/issue:
Student organisations that work on social and environmental challenges:
Social Innovation Programme: http://www.cambridgehub.org/sip
Venture for Change: http://www.cambridgehub.org/venture4change
ENACTUS: http://enactusuk.org/ (This is the national website)
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2. Student research projects
We are seeking research ideas from local organisations that can be adapted into projects for
university students. If there is some research your organisation would be interested in, please give
details below. These can be matched to students studying any subject at the University.
For more information please contact Kathryn Muir: kathryn.muir@admin.cam.ac.uk
Name of organisation
Name of contact person:
Contact details:
Details of research idea:
3. Research workshops
There may be opportunities for one-day collaborative workshops between local organisations and
Cambridge University academics, on subjects related to the social sciences. Examples of topics that
fall into this category are: sustainability, health and wellbeing, politics and governance, and
management.
If you would be interested in participating in a workshop, please outline the field you would be
interested in below. To discuss in more detail, please contact Kathryn Muir:
kathryn.muir@admin.cam.ac.uk
Name of organisation
Name of contact person:
Contact details:
Topic of interest:
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4. Responsible Research and Innovation
We are conducting a survey about local organisations’ experience of collaborating with research
organisations. We would be grateful if you could complete the questions below.
Does your organisation collaborate with universities or other research organisations on
research and innovation? If so, please provide brief details:
Do you have ideas for collaborating with any groups of researchers and students in potential
learning or research projects, and if so, in which topic areas?
We are interested in these questions as part of a European project into Responsible research and
innovation (RRI). This term is used in European funding to describe the way that different groups
(researchers, citizens, policy makers, business, third sector organisations) can work together during
the whole research and innovation process to better align research with the values, needs and
expectations of society. http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020section/responsible-research-innovation
Some of the key aspects to consider in RRI have been identified as: public engagement, open
access, science education and outreach, gender and equality, ethics, governance, social justice and
sustainability. Competencies for researchers and anyone involved in RRI have been outlined as
including: anticipation, reflexivity, inclusion and responsiveness.
Do you have any general feedback on the idea of responsible research and innovation?
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Use of data statement
Information provided on this form will be kept securely within the University’s Public Engagement
team and will not be shared beyond that without your written consent.
If you would like a member of the University’s Public Engagement team to contact you about any of
the ideas or feedback above, please provide your details:
Name of organisation:
Name of contact person:
Email address:
Phone number:
The Public Engagement team are also participating in a European project, EnRRICH, looking at
further ways to link third sector organisations with students’ learning in higher education. Are you
willing to be contacted about a possible short interview for the EnRRICH project?
Yes 
No 
Nicola Buckley, Head of Public Engagement, University of Cambridge
Email: Nicola.buckley@admin.cam.ac.uk
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