Join us for a half‑day Base Camp before heading to the Engage Summit 2026!
This relaxed, practical session introduces two key strands emerging from the University of Bath’s ParticipatoryResearch@Bath project: building cultures of care and understanding relational work. Together, we’ll explore how these approaches can strengthen the wellbeing and sustainability of Public Engagement Professionals (PEPs) and shape healthier practices across the sector.
Designed to offer insight, connection, and a moment of calm within a challenging political landscape, Base Camp will support PEPs and collaborators to navigate the complexities of their roles and better support others across the engagement ecosystem.
This event is funded by the Participatory Research Fund, Research England.
This is for PEPs, by PEPs.
Who can attend
Public Engagement Professionals working in universities
Freelancers who collaborate with PEPs
People who are actively interested in collaborating to improve the working conditions of PEPs
When & Where
Tuesday 28 April 2026
12 - 5pm + optional social
Quaker Meeting House
Birmingham
B4 6AF
How to apply
Places at Base Camp are limited to 20. If you’d like to join us, please complete this short form:
If applications exceed capacity, eligible participants will be selected at random. A waiting list will be held.
Timeline & Key Dates
Applications open: Thursday 12 February 2026
Applications close: Friday 6 March 2026, 12:00 noon
Cohort confirmation sent: Friday 13 February 2026
Responses
This sounds great. I'm aware that there are only 20 spaces - and I'm checking with other colleagues here about their attendance as aware it's not good to have too many from one institution. Do let me know if I can help/contribute in anyway.
Lorraine,
How lovely to hear from you and thank you for being so considerate.
Speak soon,
Bentley