Public Engagement in Pharmacology

We are committed to sharing the excitement and relevance of pharmacology with wider audiences, while supporting our students and researchers to develop their skills and experience in public engagement.

Each year, we offer training and opportunities for Master’s students and researchers to develop their own ideas for engaging young people with pharmacology. Our activities range from welcoming pupils into the Department to taking pharmacology into local schools and community settings.

Our ongoing partnerships include an annual visit from East Oxford Primary School, alongside activities on site at schools including Cheney School and Rose Hill Primary School. We also collaborate with the University of Oxford Botanic Garden, where beds of medicinal plants around the Department provide opportunities to explore the connections between plants, pharmacologically active molecules and medicines. This work includes developing interpretation and plant labels to help visitors discover the science behind the plants they encounter.

Explore some of our public engagement activities and projects below.