As part of British Science Week, 550 pupils and their teachers from schools throughout Greater Manchester were invited to take in Bio-Discovery Day. Hosted by The University of Manchester and Manchester Museum, the event featured 50 researchers showcasing the wonder...
Public Engagement Blog posts
Science me a story – short stories telling contest now open
The Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) would like to invite you to participate in the 3rd edition of our contest Science me a story, an initiative sponsored by Lilly Foundation in collaboration with The University of Liverpool. The aim of the contest...
Online networking opportunities for those interested in Public Engagement and Science Communication
Whether you are formally or informally involved in delivering or enabling public engagement or science communication initiatives, you may be interested in taking part in the following online networking / connecting / community sharing opportunities… Hosted by NCCPE –...
DNA Day – a public festival of events celebrating and investigating genetics
In April 1953 Francis Crick and James Watson published the first paper to describe the structure of DNA. In 1993 the Human Genome project began. DNA Day is a public festival of events celebrating and investigating genetics. Marked around the world, DNA Day is a chance...
Beetlestone Award for leadership and legacy in Informal Science Learning
The Beetlestone Award – for leadership and legacy in Informal Science Learning The purpose of the Beetlestone Award is to recognise a leader in the field of ‘informal learning in science’ – someone still in post in the UK, not a retiree – who has already made or is...
Creating Accessible STEM Outreach Activities
On Wednesday the 19 February, Engagement@Manchester hosted a best practice event centred on creating science outreach activities that are accessible and engaging for young people with sensory impairments. The session was chaired by Emma Nichols, Public Engagement...
Nominations open for The Josh Award 2020 – Science Communication (closes 14 April)
Applications are now open for the Josh Award, which celebrates the fantastic work being done by science communicators across the UK. If you have an idea for a show-stopping science communication activity, the Josh Award can provide the platform, experience and support...
SciComm Summer School in Malta – Grants Available
Are you looking to develop your skills in science communication? Do you want to learn the most innovative techniques that combine science and art? Would you like to build an international network of science communication contacts? Registration to the fifth STEAM...
The Brilliant Club – inspiring the next generation of researchers
The University is continuing its successful partnership with The Brilliant Club, after almost 5 years of working together. The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from under-represented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. It...
Volunteering at Cheltenham Science Festival 2020 (applications close 23 March 2020)
The Cheltenham Science Festival is looking for friendly, hard-working and enthusiastic volunteers. Volunteers will be needed from Monday 1 June – Monday 8 June to help with all aspects of running a successful festival. This would be a valuable experience especially...
Being Human festival 2020: call for applications now open
The Being Human festival, the UK’s only national festival of the humanities, will return Thursday 12 - Sunday 22 November 2020 with the theme ‘New Worlds’. Being Human is a national free festival geared towards public engagement with humanities research. The call for...
Policy Engagement Workshop for academics and early career researchers
17 March 9:30am - 4:30pm Hyatt Regency Oxford Road This Policy@Manchester workshop is aimed at academics and researchers from across The University of Manchester wishing to advance their policy skills. The training day will provide the tools that you need to influence...
Policy@Manchester Student Academic Day – Monday 23 March 2020
Policy Training Session for University of Manchester Students – open postgraduates and undergraduates - Monday 23 March 9.30am – 4pm, Barnes Wallis Building, North Campus Are you interested in understanding the ‘policy’ world? How decisions that affect us all are...
New Scientist Live North – coming to Manchester 5 – 7 February 2021
Curated by New Scientist magazine, New Scientist Live North is a three-day science festival and exhibition that brings together over 9,000 visitors, 45 speakers and dozens of exhibitors under one roof to create an unrivalled atmosphere through talks, discussions and...
Can you support a Greater Manchester Primary School with an Engineering Project?
Call for researchers in engineering to take part in primary school engagement! This volunteer project focuses on raising aspirations around engineering in some of the most deprived areas of Greater Manchester. We are particularly looking for support in the areas of...
Manchester Science Festival 2020 – call for proposals now open
Manchester Science Festival will take place 23 October - 1 November 2020, with 23 October being dedicated to school groups from KS2 and KS3. This year’s Festival is curated around the theme of climate and it will be explored through three broad lenses of: our cities,...
Manchester Histories Festival 2020 – applications for taking part now open
Manchester Histories Festival takes place Thursday 4 June to Monday 8 June 2020. The main hub for the festival will be at Manchester Central Library but your event could take place in any other venue across Greater Manchester. Your event can be a talk, performance,...
Science Showoff needs you
Wanted new performers for Science Showoff - 17 March 2020, Star of Kings near King's Cross in London Science Showoff, a series of science performance events for adult audiences that raise money for charity and help science communicators develop their skills. Previous...
Future Engineers April Half Term (8-15 April) – call out to engineers
The Museum of Science and Industry are looking for real-life engineers to take part in one day of Half Term to inspire Future Engineers (8 - 15 April 2020). The Future Engineers programme will encourage visitors to find their hidden engineer through playful activities...
Get involved in Makefest 30-31 May 2020 – our making and engineering festival
Calling all makers, innovators, engineers, crafters, artists and hobbyists. Makefest is back at the Museum of Science and Industry and we're looking for all sorts of playful ideas, activities and workshops to be part of the celebration. What is Makefest? Makefest is...
Fanaroff Lecture – 19 February 2020, 6pm – with Dr Marga Gual Soler
If you are interested or involved in science communication and policy, then you won’t want to miss out of the Fanaroff Lecture - 19 February 2020, 6pm - with Dr Marga Gual Soler. Find out more and get your free tickets at:...
Take Part in the Over-Ambitious Demo Challenge at Cheltenham Science Festival
We’re on the hunt for new contestants for the 2020 Over-Ambitious Demo Challenge at Cheltenham Science Festival. In previous years, our audiences have been wowed by ballet dancing on cornstarch, crazy bubbles, steel-cutting sausages and lots lots more. Demos need to...
Nuffield Research Placements scheme: could you change someone’s life this summer?
Every year, the University of Manchester hosts sixth formers participating in the Nuffield Research Placement scheme. Offering a Nuffield Research Placement is a fantastic way of working with talented young people from local schools and sixth form colleges, who are...
UoM Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2020 – now open
The national Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges doctoral candidates to present a compelling spoken presentation on their research topic and its significant in just three minutes and with just one static PowerPoint slide. 3MT gives researchers the...
Engagement@Manchester: Creating Accessible STEM Outreach Activities
Engagement@Manchester: Creating Accessible STEM Outreach Activities 19 February 2020, 13:00 – 14:30, Roscoe Building room 2.4 In the last few years, a number of projects in the Faculty of Science and Engineering have aimed to make science accessible and engaging for...