Public Partners are integral to our work as their contributions ensure that everything we do is as open and inclusive as possible. They also provide a vital bridge into underrepresented communities.
So far, our Public Partners have worked as part of the HDRC Aberdeen to:
provide input to the design of the HDRC Aberdeen Conference to makie the event more accessible to communities, especially those with limited English proficiency.
design and deliver a short introductory training workshop on equitable research practices at the annual "Come and Network Day" in 2023.
gather community feedback during the refresh of the Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP). After receiving training on the Place Standard Tool, they helped capture diverse community voices, ensuring that underrepresented perspectives were heard and considered.
develop the HDRC Dissemination Framework, including deciding the types of information products most useful for the public and the communication channels that would ensure widespread dissemination.
co-create the Relational Place-making Lived Experience project, by advising on how to position communities as equal partners in project design and delivery. They guided a field trip in Torry, the area in which the project is happening, helping the HDRC core team gain a deeper understanding of the community.
shape the HDRC Communications Strategy. Public Partners were instrumental in crafting key messages and determining the most effective ways to communicate the HDRC’s offerings to the public.
work closely with a PPIE PhD student to design their own PPIE workshop, which will be presented at the HDRC conference in November 2024. The workshop’s focus on inclusive engagement of minority groups in co-produced research highlights the importance of equity and diversity in our work.
At the Understanding Population and Population Health event in August 2024, Public Partners facilitated group discussions, ensuring that all participants contributed. They captured key discussion points for inclusion in the event report and emphasised the value of lived experience as a critical form of evidence in population health research.
deliver the plenary talk at the Chief Scientist Office’s PPIE Conference in Dundee. They shared their experience of collaborating with the HDRC, which resonated deeply with the audience and sparked follow-up conversations with researchers from other cities.
lead a research project focused on supporting people living with dementia and loneliness. This project, designed in collaboration with the HDRC, reflects a deep understanding of community needs.
