Sent on behalf of the Service Learning/Community Engaged Learning Network We are delighted to invite you to submit proposals for our Service-learning / Community Engaged Learning Summer Conference which will take place virtually on 7 July 2021. The conference will...
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Falling Walls Engage – call for applications
This year Falling Walls Engage will return to Berlin as a physical event as part of Falling Walls 202 on 7-9 November. To prepare this great reunion, we have just launched our Call for Applications for the 2021 Breakthrough of the Year in Science Engagement, together...
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. The session is relevant for both new and experienced Public Contributors and will take place on the Wednesday 26 May...
STFC Public Engagement Early-Career Researcher Forum – Call for Applications 2021
STFC Public Engagement Early-Career Researcher Forum Call for Applications Closing date: 16:00, Thursday 3rd June 2021 The STFC Public Engagement Early-Career Researcher Forum (the ‘PEER Forum’) will support talented scientists and engineers in the early stages of...
Evaluating Public Engagement workshops – May 2021
An opportunity to explore approaches and techniques for evaluating your public engagement work. There are two evaluations training sessions taking place in May. Beginner’s Guide to Evaluating Public Engagement When: Tuesday 25/05/2021, 9:30 – 12:00, via Zoom What:...
Global Science Show – Biodiversity Bonanza
The Global Science Show is a virtual science festival that has taken place on Twitter every month from March 2020. You can check us out at @GlobalSciShow on Twitter, we're also expanding out to Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. We invite people to share their own little...
LIVE with scientists Lightning talk competition – enter until 26 April
Passionate about what you do? Want to inspire others? Then share your research in a 3 minute clip … LIVE with scientists are celebrating their first year anniversary and invite you to take part in a lightning talk competition. We’ve started posting clips but there is...
Anthropology communicates: with civil society
Anthropology Communicates: A VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES ORGANISED BY THE RAI'S ANTHROPOLOGY OF POLICY AND PRACTICE COMMITTEE Thursday 8 April 2021, 3-5pm (UK time) More information and registration at: Anthropology Communicates: with Civil Society With confirmed...
The Brilliant Club – Tutor recruitment
The Brilliant Club is 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 communities and are currently...
Live with Scientists – get involved
Live with Scientists is a nonprofit initiative devoted to providing equal access to science for everyone. It is an online platform for hosting and archiving LIVE science talks and interviews, and publishing podcasts and blogs on scientific topics that are most...
British Science Week 2021 – Take a look at the University’s events, activities and resources
Each year the University runs a number of events to celebrate British Science Week in March. From Monday, 8 to Saturday, 13 March, we’re bringing British Science Week 2021 straight to schools and homes by offering a range of online opportunities to engage with STEM...
BioDiscovery – showcasing the Biological and Biomedical Sciences for British Science Week
To celebrate British Science Week, we are showcasing the Biosciences, with online resources developed by researchers, lecturers, staff and students at The University of Manchester. Aimed at secondary school pupils (years 7-11) and the general public, the online...
The 2021 Beetlestone Award – leadership and legacy in Informal Science Learning
Are you a leader in the field of ‘informal learning in science’? Or do you work with someone who is? Now in its fourth year, this Award is to recognise someone who has already made or is clearly creating a significant legacy for the field. This Award has been made...
Join the ReachOut Leadership Programme (paid roles)
ReachOut is a mentoring charity. We work with young people from disadvantaged communities to help them achieve their potential and go on to lead good, happy and successful lives. Our Project Leaders lead a ReachOut project for one academic year. We are looking for...
SHS International Women’s Day Event – 8 March 2021
We are very excited about our upcoming event for International Women’s Day, and hope you can join us on Zoom for what is sure to be a fascinating afternoon. Our first keynote speaker (4.10pm) is Dr Heather Williams (Consultant Medical Physicist, The Christie...
NERC Impact Development Programme (applications now open until 9 March)
If you would like to increase the impact of your environmental science research, and want to improve your skills in using public engagement to achieve this, then the NERC Impact Development Programme is for you! We will cover the breadth of issues you might encounter,...
Help disrupted learners be brilliant!
Are you a PhD researcher or doctoral graduate who wants to help a young person realise their academic potential? With every day of the pandemic, and lockdown, young learners are disrupted. Pupils from underrepresented backgrounds face an even greater education...
Tutor Trust Information Session, Wednesday 3rd March, 1pm – 2pm
The University's Widening Participation team is organising a webinar with the Tutor Trust. This paid tutoring opportunity is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Tutor Trust Information Session, Wednesday 3rd March, 1pm – 2pm We would like to invite you to...
Call for Speakers for New Scientist Virtual Events
Live events may still be on hold, but here at New Scientist we are continuing to plan an exciting programme of virtual events throughout 2021. We’re getting audiences in excess of 1,000 for our evening talks with ticketholders from every corner of the world. Our 2021...
BIG’s Sci Comm Social, Tuesday, 23 February, 7:30pm
BIG, the Skills Sharing Network for people in STEM Communication, would like to invite you to our next BIG Sci Comm Social on Tuesday, 23 February, 2021 BIG's Sci Comm Socials are a regular social gathering of people who work in, or are interested in, science...
Standing up for Science workshop – 26 March 2021
Do you want to learn how to effectively engage with the media, understand how evidence is used by policymakers, and confidently communicate your research? Sense about Science are hosting their first Standing up for Science online workshop of the year, on Friday 26...
New Fund to support community engagement
Tap into the power of IF: The Ideas Fund launches in Oldham A unique opportunity to work with communities to explore mental wellbeing in Oldham. The British Science Association (BSA) and the Wellcome Trust have launched The Ideas Fund - a new grants programme to...
Webinar: Getting started with live streaming
Join Jamie Gallagher an award-winning engagement professional specialising in engagement, impact and evaluation for a free webinar on getting started with live streaming. About: Take your events to an unlimited audience on YouTube, find your community on Twitch or...
Global Science Show – Virtual Science Festival
The Global Science Show is a virtual science festival that has taken place on Twitter every month from March 2020. You can check us out at @GlobalSciShow on Twitter, we're also expanding out to Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. We invite people to share their own little...
Public Engagement Funding Round-up – February 2021
Thinking of undertaking some public engagement / outreach activities? Then here's a round up of some available funding opportunities on offer: ALL DISCIPLINES The Granada Foundation Grants The Granada Foundation aims to encourage the study and appreciation of the fine...