{"id":1620,"date":"2026-02-12T07:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T07:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/publicengagement\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2026-02-12T08:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:16:01","slug":"engage-base-camp-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/publicengagement\/2026\/02\/12\/engage-base-camp-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Engage Base Camp 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join us for a half\u2011day Base Camp before heading to the Engage Summit 2026!<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This relaxed, practical session introduces two key strands emerging from the University of Bath\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/projects\/participatoryresearch-bath\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ParticipatoryResearch@Bath<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0project:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">building cultures of care<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">understanding relational work<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Together, we\u2019ll explore how these approaches can strengthen the wellbeing and sustainability of Public Engagement Professionals (PEPs) and shape healthier practices across the sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This event is funded by the Participatory Research Fund, Research England.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is for PEPs, by PEPs.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who can attend<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public Engagement Professionals working in universities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Freelancers who collaborate with PEPs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People who are actively interested in collaborating to improve the working conditions of PEPs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When &amp; Where<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tuesday 28 April 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12 - 5pm + optional social\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quaker Meeting House<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Birmingham<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B4 6AF<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to apply<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Places at Base Camp are limited to 20. 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