News & Events

Stay up to date with the latest from across the ScotPEN network. Here you’ll find highlights from current projects, upcoming events, funding opportunities, and community updates from Scotland’s public engagement professionals and researchers.

Annual Gathering 2026

Annual Gathering 2026 Join us on April 23rd in Edinburgh for a day of connecting with public engagement practitioners from across Scotland. This year we'll be exploring themes including ethics in public engagement and how to look after yourself through emotionally...

Elections 2026

ScotPEN 2026 Elections Our upcoming elections will launch with nominations opening on the 15th January 2026 and closing on the 19th February 2026

Welcome to ScotPEN

ScotPEN brings together researchers, communities, and creative professionals across Scotland to explore science, health and society in meaningful, inclusive ways.

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Annual Gathering 2026

Annual Gathering 2026 Join us on April 23rd in Edinburgh for a day of connecting with public engagement practitioners from across Scotland. This year we'll be exploring themes including ethics in public engagement and how to look after yourself through emotionally...

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Elections 2026

ScotPEN 2026 Elections Our upcoming elections will launch with nominations opening on the 15th January 2026 and closing on the 19th February 2026

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Welcome to ScotPEN

ScotPEN brings together researchers, communities, and creative professionals across Scotland to explore science, health and society in meaningful, inclusive ways.