We have two engagement networks at Imperial that exist to share learning and collaboration in engagement across Imperial:
Societal Engagement Champions Network
Our Societal Engagement Champions Network includes two or more representatives from each academic department or institute – one from academia/research, and the other from professional services – as well as any departmental engagement practitioners. The network meets quarterly to discuss issues, updates and themes relevant to societal engagement, ranging from grant applications to equality, diversity and inclusion. The group also shares updates on engagement activities and opportunities to get involved. Members of this network champion the value and benefits of societal engagement within Imperial. They also act as a conduit between the central engagement teams and their department or team, helping to maintain connections, develop collaborative working and realise fundraising potential for engagement initiatives.
The next meeting for the Societal Engagement Champions Network is taking place on 18/06/2025.
Societal Engagement Champions
The Engagement Practitioners Network
This network meets every two months and is made up of members of staff from across Imperial who have engagement as part or all of their role. The purpose of this network is to share updates and best practice, as well as calls for support/advice on engagement projects and potential collaborations.
Upcoming Engagement Practioners Network meetings are taking place on 07/05/2025, 17/06/2025.
Engagement Practitioners
As well as the members listed below, the Public Engagement team are also part of this network.
| Department | Name | Job title |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics | Jennie Long | Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach Manager |
| Centre for Environmental Policy | Poppy Lakeman-Fraser | Senior Project Coordinator |
| Bioengineering | Amy Howard | Lecturer |
| Bioengineering | Julie Hoang | Learning Technologist |
| Bioengineering m | Jayne Shaw | Admissions & Outreach Manager |
| Business School | Hana Amer | Sustainable Fashion Consultant and Project Manager |
| Chemical Engineering | Liva Donina | Research Associate |
| Chemical Engineering | Sara West | Communications Officer |
| Community Engagement | Farial Missi | Community Engagement Manager |
| Computing | Jackie Bell | Senior Teaching Fellow |
| Enterprise | Alexandra Halbish Rayner | Project Communications Coordinator |
| Enterprise | Harry Jenkins | Science Communication Officer |
| Enterprise | Mike Darkes | Science Communication Officer |
| Grantham Institute | Conor McNally | Communications Manager |
| Grantham Institute | Lindsey Wynton | Media and Outreach Officer |
| Institute of Clinical Sciences | Lindsay Keith | Head of Communication and Engagement |
| Institute of Clinical Sciences | Emily Armstrong | Communications, Events and Engagement Manager |
| Institute of Clinical Sciences | Tade Elesheku | Science Communication Officer |
| Institute of Clinical Sciences | Thomas Wells | Science Communication Officer |
| Institute of Extended Learning | Sophie Knox | Operations and Communications Coordinator |
| Institute of Global Health Innovation | Anna Lawrence-Jones | Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Manager |
| Institute of Global Health Innovation | Victoria Murphy | Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager |
| Institute of Infection | Melanie Bradnam | Institute Manager |
| Inst. for Molecular Science and Engineering | Elena Corujo Simon | Translation and Research Manager |
| Library Services | José P Louro De Sousa | Engagement Officer Research Culture |
| Life Sciences | Alexander James Bailey | Assistant Project Manager & Communications Coordinator |
| Life Sciences | Emily Govan | Executive Assistant and Communications Officer |
| Mechanical Engineering | Chloe Agg | Senior Teaching Fellow (Student Experience) |
| National Heart and Lung Institute | Ellen Dowell | Public Engagement Officer |
| Outreach | Silje Anderson | Partnerships and Projects Manager |
| Outreach | Melanie Botrill | Head of Outreach Programmes |
| Outreach | Alexandra Lyons | Outreach Evaluation and Research Manager |
| Outreach | Rebecca Speakman | Schools Partnership Coordinator (Secondary) |
| Outreach | Emma Watson | Evaluation Officer (Outreach and Engagement) |
| Outreach | Ada Mau | Outresearch Research and Evaluation Officer |
| Physics | Ana Soldner-Rembold | Outreach and Widening Participation Officer |
| Physics | Simon Foster | Outreach Officer |
| School of Public Health | Anastasia Alden | Visiting Researcher |
| School of Public Health | Laura Alvarado Cruz | Public Involvement and Project Officer |
| School of Public Health | Naomi Asantewa-Sechereh | Public Involvement and Project Officer |
| School of Public Health | Naima Adan | Public Involvement and Project Officer |
| School of Public Health | Leandros Tsiotos | Public Involvement and Project Officer |
| School of Public Health | Maria Piggin | Partnerships and Training Manager |
| School of Public Health | Sabine van Elsland | External Communications and Relationships Manager |
| School of Public Health | Esther Lie | Well Home Local Community Engagement Coordinator |
| School of Public Health | Kabelo Murray | Research Associate |
| School of Public Health | Simisola Onanuga | Community Collaboration Lead |
| School of Public Health | Stephanie Powell | Community Collaboration Lead |
| School of Public Health | Diana Varaden | Research Associate |
| School of Public Health | Oluwaseyi O Arowosegbe | Research Associate in Epidemiology |
| School of Public Health | Sara Williams | Project and Communications Manager |
| School of Public Health | Pablo Noel Perez Guzman | Research Postgraduate |
| School of Public Health | Munisa Hashimi | Public Involvement and Project Officer |
| Surgery and Cancer | Sophie Peet | Engagement Manager |
| Surgery and Cancer | Amy Gowenlock | Clinical Trial Coordinator |
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