Example development activities include: 

  • Talking to journalists and media training 
  • Engaging in social media 
  • Writing lay articles and blog posts 
  • Consultancy skills training 
  • Developing a consultancy or spin-out 
  • Developing entrepreneurial skills 
  • Public engagement and outreach 
  • Widening participation activities 
  • Business and enterprise competitions  
  • Volunteering at festivals and events 
  • Engagement with policy makers 
  • Networking beyond academia and research 

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