The Beacon for Wales was one of six pilot Beacons for Public Engagement funded by the Higher Education Funding Councils, Research Councils UK and the Wellcome Trust. It was formed from a partnership between Cardiff University, the University of Glamorgan, Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales, Techniquest, and BBC Cymru Wales. The aim of the scheme was to recognise, reward and build capacity for public engagement work across the UK.

The Beacon for Wales is finishing at the end of March this year, however public engagement is still going strong in Welsh universities and if you are interested in becoming involved yourself, there are many people you can contact for help and advice.

If you are a researcher at Cardiff University and need help organising or planning a public event you can contact the Community engagement Team or look at their Website where you can find useful tips.

Community Engagement Manager

Mr Bruce Etherington

E-mail: EtheringtonBM@cardiff.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)29 208 76934

Community Engagement Officer

Mr James Vilares

E-mail: Vilares@Cardiff.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)29 208 76936

Assistant Community Engagement Officer

Miss Lorelei Simon

E-mail: SimonL4@Cardiff.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)29 208 70998

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