Calls are open for the following online school engagement opportunities: From the I’m History, Get me out of here team – Enrichment activity connecting with historians to learn about historical figures. In October, give school students the chance to get to know...
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I’m a Scientist, Stay at Home
UK Research and Innovation is excited to be funding I’m a Scientist, Stay at Home! which is running throughout the summer term until 20 July. The I'm a Scientist, Stay at Home! project is enabling school pupils to engage with active researchers and staff to provide...
The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme – PhD tutor opportunity – 2020-21
The Scholars Programme is run by The Brilliant Club, an award-winning university access charity. They recruit and train doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to deliver programmes of university-style teaching to pupils in schools that serve under-represented...
Celebrating the biological sciences for British Science Week
As part of British Science Week, 550 pupils and their teachers from schools throughout Greater Manchester were invited to take in Bio-Discovery Day. Hosted by The University of Manchester and Manchester Museum, the event featured 50 researchers showcasing the wonder...
Nuffield Research Placements scheme: could you change someone’s life this summer?
Every year, the University of Manchester hosts sixth formers participating in the Nuffield Research Placement scheme. Offering a Nuffield Research Placement is a fantastic way of working with talented young people from local schools and sixth form colleges, who are...
Registration now open for the 2020 Alan Turing Cryptography and Mathsbombe Competitions!
Alan Turing Cryptography Competition Now in its ninth year, the online competition is open to secondary school children up to Year 11 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland) and Year 12 (Northern Ireland). Run by the Department of Mathematics at The University of...
STEM Ambassador Information session – 11 December, 12-1pm, on campus
STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from a wide range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related jobs across the UK. They offer their time and enthusiasm to help bring STEM subjects to life and demonstrate the value of them in life and careers....
Engaging with Schools – Training for Researchers
Are you passionate about your subject area? Are you interested in taking your research or an activity into the classroom? Want to develop your public engagement skills? Then this free schools engagement training opportunity is for you! Tuesday 19 November 2019, 9:30 -...
#AskAQuestion campaign for the Great Science Share – scientists and engineers needed
The Great Science Share for Schools campaign have launched the #AskAQuestion campaign to promote the diversity of scientists, engineers and STEM professionals. Involved in science and engineering? Why not send us a short video answering these questions about your...