| Influence |
To influence policy/policy-makers/decision-making; influence practice; create practical outcomes. |
15.0 |
37 |
| Improve research |
Engaging with non-academic communities to develop a better understanding of research problems; increase relevance; keep real-world perspective. |
11.8 |
29 |
| Communication |
Dissemination and communication about research; raise profile of research/researchers; raise awareness about research. |
9.8 |
24 |
| Funding |
To increase access to funders. |
7.7 |
19 |
| Education |
For educational purposes; increase understanding. |
7.3 |
18 |
| Enthuse |
To enthuse specified groups (e.g. girls) to encourage take-up of specific subjects (e.g. science). |
7.3 |
18 |
| Access to people |
Access to people interested/involved in research, research participants, target audiences, stakeholders; to break barriers between researchers and public. |
6.9 |
17 |
| Dialogue |
Promote dialogue; share ideas/knowledge; share findings. |
6.9 |
17 |
| Obligation |
Research is publicly-funded; should be publicly-disseminated/ communicated. |
5.7 |
14 |
| Show impact |
Maximise socio-economic impact; maximise cultural/social impact; evidence for future funding. |
4.9 |
12 |
| Enjoyment |
Enjoyment of public engagement with research activities. |
4.5 |
11 |
| Accountability |
Demonstrate value; increase accountability and transparency; show benefits of research. |
4.1 |
10 |
| Collaboration |
Collaboration with public/interest/community groups. |
3.7 |
9 |
| Inclusion |
Ensuring knowledge is produced in a way that includes range of perspectives. |
2.4 |
6 |
| Requirement |
Part of the job. |
1.2 |
3 |
| Skills development |
Develop researchers’ communication skills. |
0.8 |
2 |
| Total |
|
100 |
246 |
| No answer |
Respondents left this question blank |
|
53 |
