With support and funding from Scientists in Congregations and Creative Manchester, I have been working on some short films based on my research on love and robots. The films will feature robo-companions such as Pepper, MiRo, and Cozmo and they will be used as the...
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Research Spotlight: Manchester’s Early Career Cancer Researchers
I’m pleased to invite you to a public event we are hosting on Thursday 24th October at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, Wilmslow Road in Withington (opposite The Christie Hospital). Research Spotlight: Manchester’s Early Career Researchers will celebrate...
Call for activities for ScienceX 2020
Once again, ScienceX will be taking over Manchester’s intu Trafford Centre for a weekend-long science extravaganza. With the help of staff and students in FSE, ScienceX takes science, engineering and research to the general public at this popular venue. Here we are...
NCCPE Report supporting UKRI’s places funding call
Posted on behalf of the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement Today we are pleased to publish a short report, ‘Achieving equity in place-based research, innovation and public engagement’. Commissioned by UKRI, the report shares the finding of a rapid...
UKRI Enhancing place-based partnerships in public engagement grants
UKRI have recently put out a new funding call for Enhancing place-based partnerships in public engagement to support capacity building in collaborative, place-based public engagement between research organisations, partner organisations and communities. Projects will...
Public Engagement Wellcome ISSF funding round now live!
Have you got a great idea to engage people and communities with your research? Would you like funding to develop projects that matter to you, your research and the communities around you? Last year, the University’s commitment to public engagement was recognised with...
New public engagement opportunities for researchers in Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities, Researcher Development Team have launched an exciting new programme of activities to encourage and enable early career researchers in the Humanities to engage new audiences in their research. First up, Humanitas Brew gives an opportunity for...
Bad bugs bookclub
The Bad Bugs Bookclub invites you to their next bookclub event: The Killing Snows by Charles Egan - 25 September, 6.30pm at the Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester. The bookclub runs 6:30-7:30pm and is free to attend – no registration required. Following the...
Play with nuclear science, 1:15-2:15pm, 1 Aug, Sackville Street Building, C24
On Thursday our Next Generation Nuclear research students will be demonstrating interactive table top science activities, in preparation for their outreach event at MOSI in September. If you happen to be in or around the Sackville Street Building, on Thursday 1 August...
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...
Manchester Youth Zone (Harpurhey area) seeking summer STEM activities
Manchester Youth Zone’s Holiday Clubs support over 30 local children who experience ‘Holiday Hunger’ where families have less access to hot and nutritious meals without support from schools. We want to inspire children aged 8-12 to think about STEM subjects and...
Call out for The Sun public events at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Science and Industry Museum is looking for individuals/groups working on projects inspired by the Sun to support the delivery of a creative and contemporary science events programme. This programme will accompany The Sun: Living with our star, the museum’s next...
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...
#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...
Engage 2019: Call for contributions now open
The NCCPE is now inviting expressions of interest to contribute to this year's Engage Conference, which will be held in which will be held in Bristol on the Wednesday 4th - Thursday 5th December 2019. The call is open until 18th June 2019. Engage 2019: Disruption For...
Creative Manchester Poetry Competition – closing date 19 May 2019
The University of Manchester Poetry Competition is now open! The competition's theme is 'Manchester means the world to me'; poems should, therefore, examine what the University means to you, and explore the impact of both the city and the University on the world....
Henry Royce Institute – Outreach Bursary Scheme
The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials is dedicated to inspiring the materials scientists and engineers of the future. Our aim is to raise awareness of materials science and engineering at a national level and to promote the discipline as an undergraduate...
NERC invests £1.3M to engage the UK public on big issues in environmental science
An innovative project that will see researchers collaborate with diverse communities on issues in environmental science has been awarded £1.3M through NERC’s Engaging Environments programme. The award is NERC’s largest single investment in public engagement, with...
Interact 2019 – An Engagement Symposium for the Physical and Life Sciences is back!
Following the huge success of Interact 2017, we are pleased to announce this landmark symposium will be returning on Wednesday 4 September 2019 at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) in Preston, Lancashire. Spanning the physical and life sciences this event...
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...
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement 2018-19 Funding Scheme – Round 2 now open
The University has been awarded Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome. In addition to supporting research, there are two funding schemes to support FBMH academic staff and postgraduate students to develop and deliver public engagement activity...
Volunteers needed – encouraging Year 8 and 9 girls into STEM
Are you passionate about getting girls interested in STEM? Are you are female PhD student, researcher or academic working withing a STEM discipline? This year’s Dragonfly Day, an on-campus event for Year 8 and 9 girls, will be held on Wednesday 13 February. Running...
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...