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Championing
inclusive knowledge
engaged research
culture change
We are working to build an inclusive higher education sector where communities can contribute to, and benefit from, knowledge, teaching and research.
Our vision
Book your ticket for the Engage Summit now!
Engage Summit: explore the programme
Engaged Futures: Pathways to an engaged future for higher education
Latest news and opportunities from the NCCPE
Resources: guides, briefings and tools to support quality public engagement practice
Blog: read the latest insights and views from the NCCPE team and guests
Explore latest content from the sector
What's happening?
Be inspired by the latest blogs and articles from the NCCPE website
Latest content
Press Release
Introducing Engaged Futures
Would you like to see a more inclusive higher education sector? Could you be a catalyst for change? Join the NCCPE's Engaged Futures Catalyst Group
updated on 25 Mar 2026
Blog
Bringing data to life through co-designed community art installations
What are algorithms? Why doesn’t my specialist have access to my GP records? How can I support my kids to navigate AI? These are common questions that were asked across [...]
updated on 23 Mar 2026
Blog
REF2029 really is different - and that creates new opportunities for public engagement
NCCPE Co-Directors, Sophie Duncan and Paul Manners reflect on what has changed in REF2029 – and what this means for public engagement.
updated on 05 Feb 2026
News
Supporting your preparations for REF 2029
The REF takes shape – and we are here to help. Published today (10 December 2025), the REF 2029 guidance confirms major updates following the recent pause. These changes matter [...]
updated on 04 Feb 2026
News
Book your ticket for the Engage Summit 2026!
We are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Engage Summit 2026, which will be held in Birmingham on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April 2026.
updated on 04 Feb 2026
Blog
It takes a village: applying to join a REF Panel
Following our recent webinar exploring the process of applying to join a REF2029 assessment panel, NCCPE Co-director, Paul Manners, writes how we can help realise an open, inclusive research system.
updated on 19 Jan 2026
Blog
Exploring the Wheel of Consent in Participatory Research
Delegates at the Engage Conference 2024 may remember Bramble Gardiner's workshop exploring the roles and interpersonal dynamics in participatory research. In this blog, Bramble shares insights from that work and [...]
updated on 15 Jan 2026
Blog
Ask Your Pharmacist: When Learning Meets Public Good
What happens when students step out of the classroom and into the community? What if universities didn’t just teach public health - they practiced it? At the University of Lancashire [...]
updated on 19 Dec 2025
Explore key resources
The EDGE tool and how to use it
Use our self-assessment tools to build a clearer picture of how well your current support for public engagement is working.
REF Collection
This collection gathers together the NCCPE’s work to support the Research Excellence Framework (REF) since it was first proposed in 2008 as the successor the Research Assessment Exercise.
Skip to main content
Championing
inclusive knowledge
engaged research
culture change
We are working to build an inclusive higher education sector where communities can contribute to, and benefit from, knowledge, teaching and research.
Our vision
Book your ticket for the Engage Summit now!
Engage Summit: explore the programme
Engaged Futures: Pathways to an engaged future for higher education
Latest news and opportunities from the NCCPE
Resources: guides, briefings and tools to support quality public engagement practice
Blog: read the latest insights and views from the NCCPE team and guests
Explore latest content from the sector
What's happening?
Be inspired by the latest blogs and articles from the NCCPE website
Latest content
Press Release
Introducing Engaged Futures
Would you like to see a more inclusive higher education sector? Could you be a catalyst for change? Join the NCCPE's Engaged Futures Catalyst Group
updated on 25 Mar 2026
Blog
Bringing data to life through co-designed community art installations
What are algorithms? Why doesn’t my specialist have access to my GP records? How can I support my kids to navigate AI? These are common questions that were asked across [...]
updated on 23 Mar 2026
Blog
REF2029 really is different - and that creates new opportunities for public engagement
NCCPE Co-Directors, Sophie Duncan and Paul Manners reflect on what has changed in REF2029 – and what this means for public engagement.
updated on 05 Feb 2026
News
Supporting your preparations for REF 2029
The REF takes shape – and we are here to help. Published today (10 December 2025), the REF 2029 guidance confirms major updates following the recent pause. These changes matter [...]
updated on 04 Feb 2026
News
Book your ticket for the Engage Summit 2026!
We are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Engage Summit 2026, which will be held in Birmingham on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April 2026.
updated on 04 Feb 2026
Blog
It takes a village: applying to join a REF Panel
Following our recent webinar exploring the process of applying to join a REF2029 assessment panel, NCCPE Co-director, Paul Manners, writes how we can help realise an open, inclusive research system.
updated on 19 Jan 2026
Blog
Exploring the Wheel of Consent in Participatory Research
Delegates at the Engage Conference 2024 may remember Bramble Gardiner's workshop exploring the roles and interpersonal dynamics in participatory research. In this blog, Bramble shares insights from that work and [...]
updated on 15 Jan 2026
Blog
Ask Your Pharmacist: When Learning Meets Public Good
What happens when students step out of the classroom and into the community? What if universities didn’t just teach public health - they practiced it? At the University of Lancashire [...]
updated on 19 Dec 2025
Explore key resources
The EDGE tool and how to use it
Use our self-assessment tools to build a clearer picture of how well your current support for public engagement is working.
REF Collection
This collection gathers together the NCCPE’s work to support the Research Excellence Framework (REF) since it was first proposed in 2008 as the successor the Research Assessment Exercise.