Once again the University of Manchester will be taking part in the national Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition in 2023. Postgraduate Researchers from across the University are invited to present a compelling spoken presentation on their research topic and its...
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BIG’s Sci Comm Social, Thursday, 16 December 2021 7:30-9pm
BIG, the Skills Sharing Network for people in STEM Communication, would like to invite you to our next BIG Sci Comm Social on Thursday, 16 December 2021. See: http://www.BIG.uk.com/socials BIG's Sci Comm Socials are a (semi-) regular social gathering of people...
Training for early-career STEM communicators from BIG
The Little Event is a training session for people who are new to STEM communication, whether you work in a science centre or museum, volunteer for a festival, are involved in university outreach, or do anything else to engage people with science, technology,...
Talking Maths in Public Online Conference 2021
We are very excited to announce that booking is open for the biennial maths communicators conference Talking Maths in Public (TMiP), which will be running online from 25 - 28 August 2021, virtually hosted by the ICMS in Edinburgh. The TMiP conference is for anyone...
Science Writing Competition – A chance for PhD students to shine
Science Writing Competition for PhD students https://info.bio-rad.com/Science-Writing-Competition.html Communicating science in an accessible and engaging way is an important skill for researchers. Bio-Rad aims to encourage and help develop this skill with our annual...
BIG Event 2021 – Call for session proposals
Once again, the BIG Event conference will be held online, and this time Cardiff University are playing host! With approximately 25 hours of STEM Communication content and great networking opportunities, we hope you can join us for the conference in July. Session dates...
BIG’s Sci Comm Social, 21 October, 7:30pm
BIG, the Skills Sharing Network for people in STEM Communication, invites you to our next BIG Sci Comm Social. See: http://www.BIG.uk.com/socials BIG's Sci Comm Socials are a regular social gathering of people who work in, or are interested in, science communication,...
Scicomm 101 training session (pay what you can basis)
Hana Ayoob and Sarah Cosgriff (of the BIG STEM Communicators Network much more) are offering a two hour training session which is aimed to provide an introduction to science communication. This is ideal for those who are new to science communication. The session will...
Global Science Show – call for scientists to take part
The Global Science Show returns - Friday 30 October 2020 A virtual science festival, encouraging scientists to showcase STEM through videos, images and more on Twitter. Register to become a presenter here:...
PCST2020+1 Special call for proposals on COVID-19 crisis and science communication
16th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference - 25–27 May 2021, Aberdeen, Scotland The PCST Network announces a special call for proposals for its rescheduled conference, to be held in Aberdeen, Scotland, 25-27 May 2021. This special...
Nominations open for The Josh Award 2020 – Science Communication (closes 14 April)
Applications are now open for the Josh Award, which celebrates the fantastic work being done by science communicators across the UK. If you have an idea for a show-stopping science communication activity, the Josh Award can provide the platform, experience and support...
SciComm Summer School in Malta – Grants Available
Are you looking to develop your skills in science communication? Do you want to learn the most innovative techniques that combine science and art? Would you like to build an international network of science communication contacts? Registration to the fifth STEAM...
Fanaroff Lecture – 19 February 2020, 6pm – with Dr Marga Gual Soler
If you are interested or involved in science communication and policy, then you won’t want to miss out of the Fanaroff Lecture - 19 February 2020, 6pm - with Dr Marga Gual Soler. Find out more and get your free tickets at:...
Applications open: Standing up for Science workshop, University of Manchester
Applications of interest for the next Standing up for Science workshop in Manchester are now open - Friday 27 March 2020, 10:00 – 17:00, University Place Find out how to make your voice heard in public debates about science. Meet researchers who have engaged with the...
FameLab Northern Heats and Finals 2020
FameLab 2020: Northern Final coming to Sheffield - Thursday 26 March Calling all scientists, medics, mathematicians and engineers! The regional heat for FameLab is coming to Sheffield on Thursday 27 February, followed by the Northern Final on Thursday 26 March....
JCOM call for short articles on sci comm in everyday life / neglected spaces
Clare Wilkinson from the Science Communication group at UWE is putting together a collection of short commentary articles for the open-access journal JCOM (https://jcom.sissa.it/), and is keen to hear from anyone who has research, or a strong practitioner perspective...
FameLab UK – Applications close midnight, Friday 28 February 2020
Are you interested in… Improving your communication skills, talking about your research with a public audience, joining a global network of science communicators and an all expenses paid trip to Cheltenham Science Festival? Hundreds of science communicators across the...
Call for nominations – Royal Society Awards & Medals including science communication – closes 27 January 2020
Call for nominations: The Royal Society’s prestigious medals and awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding contributions to science. The wide range of awards include subject-specific medals, as well as those celebrating the communication and promotion of...
Call out for Researchers – European Researchers Night, Manchester Museum 27 September 2019
Friday 27 September is European Researcher’s night and for the fifth time Manchester Museum will be hosting a special late opening showcasing Manchester’s finest researchers and their work for an adult audience. There’ll be research on show, music, drinks and a lively...
Volunteer at Green Man Festival August 2019
FREE TICKETS TO GREEN MAN FESTIVAL!! I am looking for five volunteers to help man an immunology/antibiotic resistance stall in Einstein's Garden at Green Man Festival 15-18th August. I will be running Outbreak! over two sessions each day - a treasure hunt style...
BIG Partnership Bursary Announcement – Talking Maths in Public 2019
BIG Partnership Bursary Announcement - Talking Maths in Public 2019 - Thursday 29th - Saturday 31st August, 2019, Isaac Newton Institute, Cambridge Talking Maths in Public is the UK’s national maths communication conference, and takes place every two years in...
STEMM is for everyone: Inclusivity in Science Communication Masterclass
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is pleased to be hosting University of Manchester alumni Dr Michelle Dickinson who will deliver a masterclass on science communication: ‘STEMM is for everyone: Inclusivity in Science Communication’. This event is taking place on...
3MT competition final – 22 May 2019 – get your free tickets
Join us for the University of Manchester Three Minute Thesis Final - Wed, 22 May 2019, 14:00 – 15:45, University Place (Lecture Theatre A) You’ll be informed, inspired and entertained if you get yourself along to the 3MT Manchester Finals where our PhD researchers...
You don’t have to be scientist to be a science busker!
Science Busking training - 9 May 2019, 13:00 – 16:00 Calling all University of Manchester posgraduate and undergraduates, come and see what science busking is all about... This practical workshop looks at how you can improve your communication skills for public...
Nominations now open: The Josh Award and Beetlestone Awards
It’s time to cast your nominations for the two major awards in Sci Comm, each recognising an individual, at different stages of their careers, who’ve made a significant difference to the industry. The Josh Award is the UK’s national Award in science communication,...