Public Engagement watermarks

University of Dundee Gold Watermark for Public Engagement

In 2020 the University of Dundee became the first university in Scotland – and only the third in the UK – to receive a Gold Engage Watermark in recognition of our commitment to public engagement.

The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) runs the Engage Watermark – a charter mark awarded to universities for excellence in their support and practice of public engagement in all aspects of their work.

We were awarded the highest level of award following a rigorous assessment involving staff from across the University and partner organisations.

Leverhulme Research Centre of Forensic Science Gold Watermark for Public Engagement

In December 2019, the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science was only the second faculty to be awarded a Gold Engage Watermark. Their work has seen forensic science and legal practitioners as well as citizens play an active role in helping to improve the use and understanding of science in the justice system.

Public engagement is a major feature of the Centre’s work, with members of the public contributing to major citizen science projects and shaping the way in which forensic science research is planned, conducted and communicated.

Life Sciences Gold Watermark for Public Engagement

In December 2017, the University's School of Life Sciences were awarded a prestigious Gold Engage Watermark for its work in bringing world-class science to the wider community.

The School is the first to receive the faculty Engage Watermark from the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, demonstrating that they are a beacon of excellence when it comes to sharing the work they do with the wider community and show how public engagement has built substantial momentum over several years.

In January 2018, in consultation with staff and students, the School of Life Sciences published their Public Engagement with Research Strategy.