The Science in Public 2019 conference is in Manchester this year, and we have a bursary scheme to encourage researchers and practitioners, in particular from the global south, people with disabilities, and people with low/ or no income, who would otherwise not be able...
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Science in Public Conference 2019
Manchester Metropolitan University, in collaboration with The University of Manchester and The University of Salford, will be hosting The Science in Public Conference 2019 from 10th-12th July. The call for contributions is now live via the website. The deadline for...
Cafe Scientifique – Call for science communicators!
Working in collaboration with MADLab at PLANT NOMA, Cafe Scientifique is an informal open dialogue event where anyone is invited to come and explore the latest ideas in science and technology. It is a forum for debating science issues, and is currently looking for...
Sci Comm Podcast – contributors call
Following several discussions that have been happening in parallel across the UK's #scicomm community, we thought that it would be a good idea to create a community podcast. The aims and objectives of this podcast would be as follows: To engage scicomm communities and...
Call for Story Collider Pitches – 6 November 2018 deadline
Call for pitches: The Story Collider is delighted to be partnering with The University of Manchester to hold a science storytelling show at The Birdcage on 6th December 2018. For this show, we're seeking true, personal stories about science to be told live on stage....
The Story Collider: True Personal Stories about Science
The University is delighted to welcome The Story Collider team to Manchester. Their mission is to find science stories from as many different voices as possible and empower people with the skills needed to connect with diverse audiences. To help you develop these...
The Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Awards
The Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Awards aim to reward outreach work carried out by researchers who inform, enthuse and engage with different audiences. The Awards are open to scientists working in any sector of UK biosciences, from universities,...
10 scientists for 10 minutes on the Great Science Share for Schools
The Great Science Share for Schools campaign is growing with pace…we are so pleased that 20 satellite events and 130 schools will be taking place on 19th June 2018. This will mean we surpass last year by far with 22,500 children already targeted to be engaged across...
Pint of Science Creative Reactions – Manchester 14 – 16th May 2018
You might have seen that Pint of Science is coming back to Manchester 14 – 16th May 2018. A few tickets are still available. Details here: https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/manchester BUT did you know you can also attend Creative Reactions - a collaboration between...
Science Showdown II – return of the beakers – call for speakers
Are you passionate about science? Can’t wait to tell everyone about what the next inspiring scientific advances will be? And most importantly - do you believe that your area of research is the most exciting? Well, we want you to prove it! We invite you to take part in...
Promote your research in the Conversation – Call for writers
Promote your research in the Conversation – Call for writers The University of Manchester is now a member of The Conversation – an independent website providing news analysis, comment and opinion on current affairs and subjects of interest - written entirely by...
Writing for the public: a masterclass with The Conversation
Want to foster public engagement with your research, hone your communication skills and connect with other academics? Don't miss this masterclass with Paul Keaveny, Commissioning Editor at The Conversation. An independent, not-for-profit blog written entirely by...
BIG event 2018 – 18-20 July 2018 – Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
The BIG Event is a three day get-together every summer to share skills and experiences, develop professional links and keep up-to-date with the STEM engagement field. This is the place to hone your skills and recharge your professional batteries, pick up great ideas...
Nominations now open: The Josh Award 2018 – for an early-career STEM professionals
The Josh Award is the UK’s national award in science communication, established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent in science communication. The award provides the opportunity to become the science communicator in residence at the Manchester Science...
Grants for STEAM Summer School in Science Communication
Registration to the third international STEAM Summer School in Science Communication is now open. See: http://www.steamsummerschool.eu/course/ The summer school is a 10-day intensive course in July which covers a wide-range of science communication topics, including...
The University of Manchester is recruiting Science Buskers…
Join our science busking team! If you love science and engaging with the public then we want to hear from you! The University is taking part in the Manchester Science Festival, and as part of our family fun science fair event – Science Spectacular – we are are seeking...
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Awards: Nominate Today
AAAS Awards and Prizes recognise significant contributions to science and the public’s understanding of science in public engagement, journalism, diplomacy, research, public service and more. Learn more about the range of categories and submit your nomination today....
Interactive Masterclass: The Wow! to How? of Science Communication seminar – 5th July 2017, 2-3pm
Registration is now open for “The Art of Attraction” seminar by internationally renowned TV science performer Tom Pringle (AKA Dr Bunhead from Brainiac) on Weds 5th July at 2pm in Roscoe Theatre B. The seminar is suitable for anyone with an interest in science...
Talking Maths in Public Conference
Talking Maths in Public Conference Interested in mathematics outreach? Talking Maths in Public is a 1.57-day maths outreach conference, happening on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd September 2017. If you already participate in, or would like to be more involved with,...
Join us for the UoM Three Minute Thesis Final…
AN 80,000 WORD THESIS WOULD TAKE 9 HOURS TO PRESENT. THEIR TIME LIMIT… 3 MINUTES! Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition – The UoM Final - Wednesday 7 June, 14:00 – 15:30, University Place Lecture Theatre A What is 3MT? The Three Minute Thesis ®(3MT) competition...
Only a few days left to apply for the UK’s national award in science communication!
Get your skates on, folks! There are only a few days left to apply for the UK’s national award in science communication, established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent in science communication. The winner of the 2017 Josh Award will get a fantastic string...
Call for nominations: The Josh Award 2017 – science communication
Are you - or do you know - an amazing science communicator who is at a defining moment in their career? The Josh Award is the UK’s national award in science communication, established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent in science communication. The award...
Call for volunteers – Body Experience Sat 18 March 2017, Manchester Museum
Due to hugely popular demand, I am pleased to say that, in partnership with the Manchester Museum and with funding support from the Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, for the 7th year running, researchers from across FBMH will take over the Museum from top to...
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2017 – Enter NOW to win £500
Could you can reduce your 80,000 word thesis to 180 seconds and win £500? Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland. The exercise challenges YOU to present a compelling oration on your thesis topic and...
Become a University of Manchester Science Busker – training, support and opportunities
University of Manchester Postgraduates and Undergraduates – if you love science and engaging with the public then we want to hear from you! The University of Manchester is recruiting Science Buskers to support public engagement events taking place during 2017,...