Inspiring the next generation of researchers
Lancaster University was one of twelve universities funded as part of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) funded School-University Partnership Initiative (SUPI) is a three-year project aiming to inspire the next generation of UK researchers. Lancaster worked to develop a structured and strategic partnership between Lancaster University and the South Lakes Teaching School Alliance led by Queen Elizabeth School, Kirkby Lonsdale, as the Teaching School. The project aimed to address two key areas of Lancaster University’s public engagement strategic vision:
- Responding to the Region – Lancaster University is located at the centre of one of the largest regions in England, encompassing the largest rural county (Cumbria). This geographical location presents challenges for schools wishing to engage with a University, and for Lancaster University to engage with a range of diverse communities.
- Developing Early Career Researchers – We have a strong commitment to support the career development of our research staff and we wish to embed public engagement as an integral element of our CPD and doctoral training programmes.
Dr Ann-Marie Houghton worked with colleagues to evaluate Lancaster’s RCUK-SUPI project.
To watch a video about Lancaster’s SUPI – School University Partnership Initiative with Queen Elizabeth School, Kirkby Lonsdale.
During this project we generated a series of SUPI case studies outlining lessons learned and developed a wide range of ‘Research in a Box’ resources and videos. To find out more about current Research in a Box and to view the current videos.
For further details about the wider RCUK – SUPI initiative
