If you would like to increase the impact of your environmental science research, and want to improve your skills in using public engagement to achieve this, then the NERC Impact Development Programme is for you! We will cover the breadth of issues you might encounter,...
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AHRC launches new event series for the arts and humanities research community
From November 2019 to February 2020, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) will be touring the UK with a series of free one day events packed with panel sessions, speakers and networking opportunities. Register here. The events will help researchers,...
Making sense of society – writing competition
ESRC writing competition 2016-17 in partnership with SAGE Publishing We want to hear from you about your research and reward outstanding written communication. Are you an ESRC-funded student, or have you been in the past four years? Are you keen to communicate your...
National Research Impact (REF) conference: Delivering Excellence
Research Impact (REF): Delivering Excellence - Tuesday 5 July 2016, Manchester Conference Centre We are delighted with the fantastic response we have had for our Research Impact (REF): Delivering Excellence 2016 conference. Tickets are selling quickly so we encourage...
British Science Association Media Fellowship Scheme – closes 18 March 2016
Applications are now open for the British Science Association's Media Fellowship scheme. To apply for 2016's placements, please fill out the online application form by the 18 March at http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/media-fellows-applications The Media...
ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2016
In 2015 we celebrated 50 years of supporting excellent social science. The 2016 Impact Prize builds upon this milestone by championing the continued and future contributions of our researchers though promoting the outstanding economic and social impacts achieved by...
Research Impact & Public Engagement for Career Success – 22 July 2015
jobs.ac.uk is holding a free online video event today – 22 July 2015, 13:00 to 14:00 (BST), called ‘Research Impact & Public Engagement for Career Success’. This event is open to anyone and is completely free of charge. Our expert panel includes Steven Hill, Head...
The Physiological Society – Public Engagement as a ‘Pathway to Impact’
Public Engagement as a 'Pathway to Impact' - 19 September 2014, H3 Symposium, Hodgkin Huxley House, London, EC1R 3AW Organised by Charlotte Haigh (University of Leeds, UK) Registration now open click here. Presentation submission open, please click here to submit your...
NCCPE Workshop: After the REF: Taking Stock
After the REF: Taking Stock, 6 May 2014, Bristol With the REF now a fading memory, it is a good moment to take stock of the process. HEFCE invited the sector to submit examples of public engagement with research. Did you? How did you manage to navigate the guidance...
Engage 2014 Competition
Are you involved in public engagement with research? Have you been involved in a great project that you want to share? Why not enter the Engage 2014 Competition. The NCCPE are running this national competition to find and celebrate high quality public engagement with...
ESRC 2014 Celebrating Impact Prize – nominations now open
The ESRC 2014 Celebrating Impact Prize is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise outstanding social and economic impacts achieved by ESRC-funded researchers, and applications are welcome from any current or previously ESRC-funded projects, including those funded...
Designing and embedding impact into our research processes – 25 September 2013
Designing and embedding impact into our research processes - A preliminary ‘kick‐off’ workshop to brainstorm, define and plan key focus areas for training and support around the impact agenda post‐REF. When: 25 September 2013, 11.45‐2.00pm (including light lunch)...
Cultural Connections – Engage, Embrace, Enhance
Do you want to: Engage with new audiences? Embrace new ideas? Enhance your research? Come and learn the skills you’ll need from experts at Cultural Connections. Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange are increasingly part of academic life. This dynamic,...
Research Councils UK (RCUK) Careers in Research: case studies
RCUK has published further research career case studies, with researchers telling their own personal story of how they got involved in research, what it takes to be a researcher, and their rewarding experiences from their chosen career paths. The case studies are...
Conference – Engage 2012 – registrations open
We are delighted to announce that booking has now opened for our third National Conference: Engage 2012, 5 - 6 December 2012, Bristol. This two day conference will explore how public engagement enables universities to face the challenges posed by the need to more...