Public Engagement
Public Engagement
At the CVR, we are proud to deliver an exciting and varied outreach programme to a wide variety of audiences. Our key aims are to share our latest discoveries with anyone with an interest in scientific research, to engage in effective two-way dialogue to help shape the direction of our research; to share our knowledge and expertise to inform media coverage and evidence-based decision-making; to support the wider public to become better informed about the nature of viruses and disease; and to inspire the next generation of scientific researchers.
Siobhan Petrie (CVR Communications Officer) and Dr David Bhella (CVR Public Engagement Champion) are responsible for working with our researchers to develop, coordinate and deliver the CVR's public engagement activities. We work in collaboration with a number of partner organisations including the Glasgow Science Centre and the Glasgow Science Festival team.
Art Goes Viral
Our researchers have created their very own CVR Colouring Book to share the fascinating microscopic world of viruses.
Events & activities
Our researchers get involved in a wide variety of fun events and activities to share their work in a fun, engaging way.
Glasgow Science Festival
Members of the CVR have a long history of participating in the Festival, which is organised by the University of Glasgow
Social media
We also communicate with members of the public and the media through our digital channels
Molecular machines
A collaboration between scientists from the CVR and artist Murray Robertson
Viruses: a century of discovery
The CVR celebrated the Medical Research Council's 100th anniversary with an exhibition on A Century of Virus Research. The exhibit was first show at the 2013 Glasgow Science Festival (below). The exhibition is also available to view online on our website.
History of the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research