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...
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Join our University of Manchester Science Busker team – free training in Feb
Join our science busking team! If you love science and engaging with the public then we want to hear from you! What is Science Busking? Science Busking involves approaching people, showing them intriguing and entertaining science demonstrations or tricks – much like...
Evaluation of Public Engagement 22/01/2019 9:30 – 13:00
We know that there is some fantastic public engagement work going on across The University of Manchester, but have you considered how you will evaluate your success? Then why not come along to our free masterclass. The session is open to Academic, Research Staff and...
Get involved in Royal Institution Masterclasses – training and support
If you're looking for something fun to do in 2019 why not think about creating a Royal Institution Masterclass to share your favourite topic in mathematics, engineering or computer science with keen young people? There's lots of support available through our...
Public Engagement training opportunities: engagement with blind and visually impaired audiences
Tactile Universe – free training workshop in communicating astronomy to blind and visually impaired young people - Mon 14 January, 10am-4pm, Schuster Building, University of Manchester The Tactile Universe is an STFC Nucleus Award funded public engagement project...
February Public Contributor Induction Session
We are pleased to announce that the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health will be hosting the next Faculty Public Contributor Induction Session in February. The session is relevant for both new and experienced public contributors and will take place on the 12th...
Communicating physics and astronomy to a visually impaired audience – Manchester, 15 Jan 2019
The University of Manchester is hosting a meeting on "Communicating physics and astronomy to a visually impaired audience" on 15th January 2019, from 10am. Full details and registration...
SUPI: Engaging with Schools Training for Researchers
Would you like the opportunity to develop an outreach activity and engage with a local school? Are you passionate about your subject area? Are you interested in taking your research into the classroom? Want to develop your outreach skills? Then this free public...
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 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...
Media Engagement Masterclass, 4 October 2018, 10am to 5pm Bristol
Would you like reach new audiences for your research this year? The NCCPE is hosting a Media Engagement Masterclass next month, providing a practical guide to engaging with the media. Using the NCCPE’s quality engagement framework, this workshop explores the purpose,...
Methods@Manchester – qualitative evaluation workshops
Methods@Manchester are hosting two half-day Quantitative Evaluation workshops at the University on 12 October 2018. Both workshops are suitable for a variety of levels and can be taken individually or together as a package. They aim to improve capacity for conducting...
Free Training: Engaging with Select Committees and MPs – 9 May 2018
Engaging with Select Committees and MPs - Wednesday 09/05/2018 13:00 - 16:30, Kanaris Lecture Theatre, 2nd Floor, Manchester Museum Run in conjunction with the Royal Society In the last Research Exercise Framework, 20 percent of impact case studies outlined...
Learn the basics of UK Policy Making and Influencing – Free Training!
Policy@Manchester is offering researchers a chance to get a basic grounding in public policy and policymaking; with the aim of helping them better understand opportunities for impact. Introduction to UK Policy Making and Influencing, run by Policy@Manchester, will run...
Standing up for Science workshop, 13 April, 10am to 5pm – applications now open
Applications are now open for the popular Standing up for Science workshop, taking place at The University of Manchester, 13 April, 10am to 5pm. Find out how to make your voice heard in public debates about science. Meet researchers who have engaged with the media,...
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...
Public Engagement Funding Event – 12-2pm 3rd Nov, Whitworth Hall
Public Engagement Funding Event, Friday 3 November 2017, 12:00 – 14:00, Whitworth Hall Find out about the latest public engagement funding and training available across the University of Manchester. Hear about successful previous projects. Network with likeminded...
SUPI: Engaging with Schools Training for Researchers
Would you like the opportunity to develop an outreach activity and engage with a local school? Are you passionate about your subject area? Are you interested in taking your research into the classroom? Want to develop your outreach skills? Then this free public...
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...
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...
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 running a second recruitment phase for Science Buskers to support public engagement events...
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,...
BIG Event 2017 – Call for session proposals OPEN
The call for session proposals for the BIG Event 19 - 21 July 2017 at the Centre for Life, Newcastle is now open. http://www.bigevent.info Every year, STEM engagement professionals get together for a three-day bash to exchange ideas, compare disasters, find their next...
New year – Make evaluating your public engagement activities one of your 2017 resolutions…
Doing great public engagement but not sure how to go about evaluating your activities? Then come along to these free public engagement evaluation workshops… TDY5 - Beginner’s Guide to Evaluating Public Engagement - Monday 30/01/2017, 9:30 - 13:00, 3.1 Roscoe Building,...
Introduction to the News Media – 15 November 2016
We would like to invite scientists, engineers and clinicians to our next Introduction to the News Media session - Tuesday 15 November 2016, Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE. The event will take place from 12:30 until 17:00 with drinks afterwards....