Embedding Outreach into the Undergraduate Science Curriculum – Everyone's a Winner

Helen Aspinall, Anne Qualter, Elisabeth D Rushworth

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This article summarizes the authors' experience of developing and delivering undergraduate modules in Science Communication. The modules address two needs: resourcing science outreach activities for children in Years 5-7, and developing transferable skills (oral and written communication, team working, time management) to enhance student employability and engagement.

Keywords:  Employability, outreach, transferable skills


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Employability; outreach; transferable skills

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.29311/ndtps.v0i11.562

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