Communication & Public Engagement Skills for Energy Researchers
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4022 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 4 | 10 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- CHEE4022
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module considers:
Target Students
Students registered on a Doctoral Training Programme
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Production of a reflective log of up to 1,500 words
- 50% Participation: Observation of participation at a supported engagement event during the Spring Semester
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Members of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Carbon Capture and Storage and Cleaner Fossil Energy are working at the cutting edge of research. Energy and its production is an area of great importance and interest to society. This module aims to equip the researchers with the knowledge and skills that they need to confidently communicate with a wide range of stakeholders about the research that they are engaged in and the contribution that it is making to the future of our energy supply.Learning Outcomes
Participants are aware of the importance of communicating their research to various audiences
Participants improve their oral and written communication skills in relation to engagement
Participants are able to communicate their research effectively and confidently using a variety of outlets and methods
C1 – (S2m) The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks
D1 – The ability to develop, monitor and update a plan, to reflect a changing operating environment
D2 – The ability to monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis, and to learn independently
D3 – An understanding of different roles within a team, and the ability to exercise leadership
D4 – The ability to learn new theories, concepts, methods, etc. in unfamiliar situations
D5 – The ability to communicate effectively through technical reports and technical presentations
D6 – The ability to make effective use of general IT tools
D7 – The ability to develop a scientific approach to solving problems and adopt a critical approach in investigation.
D8 – The general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems.