Designing Your Engagement Project Workshop organised by the Public and Community Engagement Department, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) Indonesia

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, recently participated in the Designing Your Engagement Project Workshop organised by the Public and Community Engagement Department, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) Indonesia

The workshop took place from 23rd to 25th September 2025 at JSI Resort Megamendung, Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and community engagement specialists from across the region.

This three-day interactive workshop adopted a participatory learning approach, combining group discussions, interactive games, and individual project development. Participants were guided through three main phases — Project Identification, Project Design, and Project Evaluation.

During the Project Identification phase, participants learned to define their engagement objectives, identify target audiences, and map available resources to ensure that their initiatives are strategic and impactful. The Project Design sessions provided hands-on experience in selecting suitable engagement tools and approaches, allowing participants to apply creative and inclusive methods in their projects.

In the Evaluation phase, participants explored ways to measure the success and impact of their engagement activities and plan for sustainable post-engagement actions. They also benefited from one-on-one consultations and tailored feedback sessions with experienced facilitators, enhancing both individual and institutional capacity in public engagement.

Overall, this workshop served as an excellent platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional growth — strengthening SEACO’s commitment to advancing meaningful and ethical community engagement practices in research.