"Public engagement describes the myriad of ways in which the activity and benefits of higher education and research can be shared with the public. Engagement is by definition a two-way process, involving interaction and listening, with the goal of generating mutual benefit." (as defined by National Co-ordinating Center for Public Engagement, UK)

The group "Public Engagement" of the Laboratori Nazionali del Sud has the task of organizing various events promoted by the laboratories as study days or initiatives for the dissemination of information about research activities, orientation for students and interaction with the public.

The group, created in March 2016, works togheter with the Scientific Information Service of the laboratories.