Connecting with Community: A Crash Course in Cross Sector Communication

Step into the space where science, society, and storytelling meet. This fast‑paced, interactive workshop helps you communicate beyond academic walls and connect with real people in meaningful ways. You’ll learn practical tools for public engagement, explore what makes communication land with different audiences, and hear insights from professionals with experience across the UK, US, and Europe. 

Skill focus: Community Awareness, Relationship‑Building 

Meet your session leads:

Molly McCabe (top) and Dr Cherish Watton‑Colbrook (bottom) are community engagement professionals who run the Community Research Initiative at Students’ Union UCL. Their experience spans science communication, public engagement, grassroots organising, and cross‑sector collaboration across the UK, US, and Europe.