ABSTRACT
It is often argued that, since scholarly journal articles and books are typically
targeted for consumption by other academics (MacColl and White, 1998),
traditional forms of academic research outputs are inaccessible to a large
number of people, particularly in terms of language, structure and accessibility.
This can equally be the case for research outputs in sustainability-related
disciplines. How then can sustainability researchers ensure a broader reach for
their findings? This chapter explores different avenues for disseminating
sustainability research to non-specialists, drawing on recent work undertaking
outreach to schoolchildren. It explores the culture of engagement, outlining
some indications of the changes to this culture with the support of funding
bodies. It then examines some of the intricacies of working with children, before
presenting a case study based on a period of residency by the author at a high
school in South Wales. The chapter concludes with an analysis of the strengths
and weaknesses of the dissemination methods used in communicating research
to children.
