I can sense my growth through this public involvement journey which has educated and nourished my being.
Traci Carroll
Public contributor
Getting involved in research can look intimidating. We are here to help you take that first step.
4 reasons to get involved with research:
- make a positive difference to research.
- develop new skills and confidence.
- make scientific findings more relevant.
- shape future medical research/science.
Traci Carroll, a public contributor, reflects on the second annual “Getting started in participatory and co-produced research workshop” and talks about her public involvement experience with the Faculty of Medicine.
Tinashe Munyebvu, a former PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at Southampton discusses her experience of public involvement in a biomedical engineering context. She explains the importance of co-production in a field that is widely technology driven.
Getting started in co-production and participatory research
Around Southampton
Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS) gives you hundreds of ways to get involved, helping all sorts of fantastic charities and community groups to make a difference to people in Southampton.
National resources
The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) facilitates a network for people committed to public engagement with higher education. It is a space to share ideas, opportunities, experiences and problem solve together.
Cochrane Training offers a series of webinars dedicated to patient and public involvement in health and social care research.