At OUCRU, policy engagement and public engagement are key priorities in fostering collaborations between researchers, policymakers, and the general public to ensure that scientific research is translated into impactful policies and effectively communicated to the wider community.
Engagement at OUCRU is a two-way process.
By involving stakeholders in the research process, engagement promotes a two-way exchange of knowledge, ideas, and perspectives, leading to more informed decision-making and the development of evidence-based policies. Furthermore, engagement fosters transparency, trust, and accountability, as it encourages open dialogue and participation among stakeholders.
Ultimately, engagement enhances the societal impact of research by promoting its accessibility, relevance, and applicability to real-world challenges and needs.
Find out more about what we do and the impact it has.
‘Through our engagement we can empower young people, health workers and communities and bring the benefits of science closer to them’
'OUCRU's policy engagement programme is about finding ways for our researchers to communicate with policy stakeholders, to help ensure that our research is relevant, locally driven, and impactful'
Involve the local communities in our research to generate dialogue between researchers and the public
Engaging with policy makers to influence decision making and improve public health
The events, consisted of a play and activities, aim at educating students about responsible antibiotic use.
The play, titled “Take medicine recklessly, bacteria can resist,” underscores the importance of individual actions, particularly those of young students, in combating this health threat.
