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Public Engagement describes the ways in which higher education and research can be shared with the public. It is a two-way process, involving interaction and listening, with the goal of generating mutual benefit. In this blog category, you will find out about the different ways in which the Faculty engages with the public through events, projects and training opportunities.<\/em><\/p>\n The University\u2019s Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Cancer Forum recently organised a University-wide event for World Cancer Day. The event brought together the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) partners, patients, University staff and students, and the public.<\/p>\n World Cancer Day<\/a>, recognised annually on 4th<\/sup> February, is an international day of events aimed at raising awareness of cancer and encouraging its early detection, treatment and prevention.<\/p>\n To engage diverse communities across Manchester with World Cancer Day, the University\u2019s event was held at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building<\/a>. \u201cCreating connections with the communities across Greater Manchester highlight[s] two principle goals of our Social Responsibility agenda: Environmental Sustainability and PPIE\u201d commented Dr Suzanne Johnson, Social Responsibility Lead for the Division of Cancer Sciences, who led the event.<\/p>\n The event included a number of different elements including talks, workshops and lab tours. One highlight included the Ecobricks<\/a> session which enabled 28 children from a local primary school to learn about cancer research and to make their own Ecobricks from plastic waste. The children now hope to use the EcoBricks to build something at their school!<\/p>\n The event also included a session hosted by The Black and Minority Ethnic Research Advisory Group (BRAG) – an advisory group of diverse community leaders who provide expertise and advice on inclusive practices for health research in the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre<\/a> and Clinical Research Facility<\/a> \u2013 in making new connections with cancer research leaders in Manchester. The group highlighted some current blind spots in inclusivity and encouraged cancer research in Manchester to pledge to embed equity in cancer education, treatment and care, and to increase engagement in screening and early detection strategies.\u00a0<\/p>\n A series of talks from leading academics also featured at the event:<\/p>\n – Professor Rob Bristow<\/a> on \u201cThe path to personalised medicine: The importance of understanding diversity<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n – Professor Andrew Wardley<\/a> on \u201cHow my personal cancer journey inspires future OUTREACH projects<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n – Dr Helena O\u2019Flynn<\/a> & Ellena Badrick<\/a> on \u201cDetecting Cancer Early: The Essential Role of Research<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n – Professor Cliona Kirwan<\/a> on \u201cThe 4Ps study \u2013 Identifying Research Through Public and Patients Perspectives and Priorities<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n – Marcella Turner<\/a> (CanSurviveUK) on \u201cThe importance of cultural sensitivity in the cancer care of BAME service users<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n – Tracy Grey\u00a0<\/a>(Public Programmes Team) from The Black and Minority Ethnic Research Advisory Group (BRAG) and cancer research on \u201cCreating Connections: Embracing our diversity to improve research<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n The day was extremely varied and very positively received. You can read more about the World Cancer Day event by reading the MCRC blog post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The PPIE Cancer Forum is chaired by Kat Cresswell (Public Programmes Team) and includes representatives from across the MCRC partners with a key role in PPIE activities. Funding for this event came from MCRC\/FBMH Cancer Domain and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre.<\/p>\n For more information about other PPIE events, training and funding opportunities, you can sign up to our monthly\u00a0digest<\/a>, visit our\u00a0website<\/a>, follow us on\u00a0twitter<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0srbmh@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>. For further PPIE resources, visit the\u00a0Faculty\u2019s PPIE Toolkit<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=”3.0.106″ in_same_term=”off” show_prev=”on” show_next=”on” prev_text=”Previous” next_text=”Next” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” \/][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”3.0.106″ show_avatar=”on” show_reply=”on” show_count=”on” background_layout=”light” header_font_size_tablet=”51″ header_line_height_tablet=”2″ custom_button=”on” button_icon_placement=”right” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Related posts” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”3.0.106″ area=”sidebar-1″ orientation=”left” show_border=”off” background_layout=”light” locked=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Connect Title” module_class=”footer-section” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_color=”#1d1d1d” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” prev_background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”380″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” global_parent=”380″ parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” module_id=”footer-row” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Contact Us Title” global_parent=”380″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Contact Us” global_parent=”380″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n The Social Responsibility Public Engagement Digest<\/span>: https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/contact\/<\/a><\/p>\n The Faculty Website<\/span>: https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/public-patients\/<\/a><\/p>\nRelated<\/h1>\n
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Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Forum March 2024 update<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a>
International Women's Day 2022<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a>
A residential field weekend with a local Manchester school<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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