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...
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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...
Become a Mentor with In2scienceUK
Mentor up to three young people and empower them to achieve their potential in STEM In2scienceUK works with passionate STEM professionals to support disadvantaged young people to pursue degrees, apprenticeships and careers in STEM. Through an inspirational programme...
Evaluating Public Engagement workshops – Feb & March 2021
Not sure how to evaluate your public engagement? Where to start? Or perhaps you have done some evaluation of your public engagement but you would like to reflect on your own practice, and consider how to maximise the value of evaluating your activities. We are running...
ISSF PE SkillSharing Programme: Creating Digital Content for Engagement
The next event of the ISSF Skills-Sharing Programme will take place on the 11 February 2021. This session will explore how to create different types of digital content to engage audiences with your work. For more information and to book your FREE ticket:...
Manchester Access Programme Tutor 2021 – applications now open
The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is now recruiting new academic tutors for 2021. If you are an academic member of staff or a PhD student and want to support the progression of talented local young people to university, we want to hear from you! This is a...
FameLab UK 2021 – registrations open
Each year, scientists across the UK develop their communication skills while engaging and entertaining audiences with current research by taking part in FameLab. Are you interested in: improving your communication skills? talking about your research with a public...
Could you change someone’s life this summer? Supervisors for online Nuffield Research Placements wanted.
Every year, The University of Manchester hosts sixth formers participating in the Nuffield Research Placement (NRP) scheme. For summer 2021 NRP has been adapted so that an entirely virtual programme model can be offered to students and project supervisors alike....
Virtual Community Science Camp Intro Event – February 2021
NERC Virtual Science Camp Online We invite environmental researchers to boldly re-imagine how to co-create environmental solutions with community partners in order to recognise, respect and respond to the needs of communities, science and society. This online...
UK Science Festivals Network Conference 2021
Join us online on 19 January 2021 to discuss all things science festivals and events... UK Science Festivals Network Conference -This conference is for anyone who is interested or involved in organising science festivals, events or activities. 19 January 2021,...
Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 – now open for entries
In a year like no other, the impact of COVID-19 has shown just how incredible volunteers are, from supporting the NHS, to foodbank donations and helping neighbours. Now is your chance to recognise their ongoing efforts in our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards. Make...
There’s still time to enter our Making a Difference Awards – extended closing date
Due to popular demand, we are extending the deadline for our Making a Difference Awards entries - closing date midnight 24 January At a time in which we are all probably reeling from the latest announcement of a third lockdown, we want to encourage you to highlight...
Digital approaches to public engagement – online skill-sharing programme
The second event of the ISSF Skills-Sharing Programme will take place on the 13 January 2021. At this session, we’ll hear from community leaders and organisations who have been continuing their work throughout the pandemic. The training session will focus on the...
New online skill-sharing programme on digital engagement launched!
Do you want to find out more about how you can design, deliver and evaluate digital approaches to public engagement? Are you looking for new ways to meaningfully engage people in your research or project during COVID-19? As part of the University-wide Wellcome ISSF...
Policy Engagement Workshop for UoM researchers – 26 November
Policy Engagement Workshop - Thursday 26 November 2020 via Online Delivery, 9am – 3pm for University of Manchester Researchers Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you would like to attend please register your interest by...
Invitation to FameLab International Online Final 2020
Join us for the FameLab International Online Finals as contestants beam in from 20 countries across the world. Who will take the title of International Champion 2020? Watch and comment as international science communicators deliver their three-minute performances to a...
Paid Tutor opportunities for University of Manchester students – information session 11 Nov 2020
The new National Tutoring Programme was launched yesterday to schools as part of a coordinated approach to provide support to disadvantaged pupils whose education has been affected by school closures. The University is supporting this work through supporting the...
Science communication & public engagement during a pandemic
Online panel discussion hosted by Professor Alice Roberts followed by announcement of the winner of the 2020 Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize - 3 November 2020, 18:00 - 19:00. Science communication & public engagement during a pandemic. Is...
Live with Scientists public engagement project – call for staff and student volunteers
Live with Scientists is a public engagement project funded by the Biochemical Society and organised through staff and students at The University of Manchester. Monthly talks by local scientists formerly held as part of the 'Café Scientifique' programme have been...
British Science Association – Award Lectures – applications now open
The British Science Association are seeking applications for Award Lectureships at the British Science Festival 2021, which will take place from 7 – 11 September 2021. To apply, please read the FAQs and complete the application form before 17.00 on 3 December 2020 –...
Staff School Governor event: 18 November 2020
Wednesday 18 November, 12.30-1.30pm University of Manchester staff – Becoming a school governor to support communities and develop skills Now more than ever, schools need your support. There are hundreds of schools across the North West looking for people from broad...
Festival of Social Science returns to Manchester 7-15 November 2020
2020 has been a challenging year seeing many famous festival and productions unable to proceed, but we are delighted to announce that the ESRC Annual Festival of Social Science is back in Manchester for its seventh year! Academics from The University of Manchester,...
British Science Association – call for volunteers
Colleagues at the British Science Association are looking for academics/researchers/professionals working in Science and The Arts or Geography to be involved with the British Science Festival! The British Science Association are looking for new Section Recorder...
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,...
Standing up for Science Workshop, 17 November
Voice of Young Scientists are delighted to announce applications for our 17 November 'Standing up for Science' online workshop are open. We’re proud to support Early Career Researchers (ECRs) at a time when so much else is uncertain. Amid complex, polarising debates...