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Public Engagement Blog posts
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...
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...