Research Engagement, Participation and Impact

The course will cover the following topics:

• Research, knowledge and power
• Research and inclusive decision-making
• Introducing outsiders into the worlds of research - who, how and why?
• User involvement in the design and conduct of research
• Stakeholder involvement in research at the institutional level
• Evaluating stakeholder engagement and involvement

You'll study individually and with other students, using the virtual learning environment Moodle.

You'll be able to access lectures and other course materials at a time that suits you.

You should expect to spend about eight hours a week studying. This time will involve formal teaching (such as online lectures) and independent study (e.g. reading).

Each week, you'll be provided with resources and and tasks to complete. Some tasks you'll complete on your own, for others you'll work in small groups.

Feedback will be provided on activities through a mixture of peer-to-peer and tutor assessment.

Typical activities include:

• reading a journal article or book chapter and identifying key themes
• drafting short summaries on a topic
• posting comments and observations on your own reading and learning and providing feedback to other students