Ever wondered how to make a genuine impact with your research? Come along to this free skills  workshop where you’ll learn what it means to research with and for communities. “It has brought a really interesting group together and made me feel part of the UCL research community.” - A student who joined one of our events for the first time last year! What we'll explore: The background and meaning of 'community engaged research' The key terms and principles at the heart of community research The stellar skills needed to be a fab community engaged researcher And most importantly, advice on you might be able to apply this to your research What you need to know When: 14 October, 17:00-19:00 Where: LG26 Lecture Room, Bentham House, 4–8 Endsleigh Gardens, London, WC1H 0EG. You can find accessibility information here . How much? Totally free! Who's it for? Any student who is interested in finding out what community research is all about! What skills can I expect to flex? Ethical engagement : Learn how to create meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships with community organisations and lived experience experts, while ensuring ethical reciprocity in research relationships Stakeholder management : Develop skills in building strong connections with community organisations, while navigating different perspectives, priorities, and expectations Problem-solving in real contexts : Put your academic knowledge into practice by working on challenges identified by communities, making your research more relevant and impactful Social impact awareness : Discover how research can drive positive change, support community development, and contribute to better outcomes for people and places Career exploration : Explore exciting career opportunities beyond academia, including roles in research, consultancy, charities, public services, and the non=profit sector FAQs First up, what's the Community Research Initiative? Well, hello there! We act as a bridge between the university and voluntary s…