Our Engagement Stories
At the ICR, public engagement is more than a tick-box exercise — it’s a powerful way to share our science, connect with communities, and inspire future generations.
In Our Engagement Stories, we speak to staff across the organisation who are helping bring research to life through engagement. We ask what drives them, what impact it has, and how it shapes their sense of connection and purpose at work.
Engagement Story
Erica Oliveira is a Senior Scientific Officer in the Genomics and Evolutionary Dynamics team. For her, public engagement is about more than explaining science. It is about representation, inclusion, and building meaningful connections.
“Just go for it. You do not need to have all the answers. People value your passion and your story, and often the most meaningful thing you can do is simply listen.”
Engagement Story
Shakil Khan is a Higher Scientific Officer in the Induced Proximity Therapeutics Group. This is what he shared about his experience of doing public engagement.
"These experiences [...] have made me feel more connected to the ICR, and more motivated in my day-to-day work."