I am delighted to announce that Being Human, the UK’s only national festival of the humanities, will be returning for a fourth year between 17-25 November 2017. Many of you will know already that Being Human is run by the School of Advanced Study, University of...
Public Engagement Blog posts
Widening participation: A qualitative study exploring accessibility and success barriers in higher education
We want to increase our understanding of how to support students in higher education so that accessibility and success are equal for all. The teaching and learning environment must provide an equal opportunity to all students and this study will inform this. We are...
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2017 – Enter NOW to win £500
Could you can reduce your 80,000 word thesis to 180 seconds and win £500? Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland. The exercise challenges YOU to present a compelling oration on your thesis topic and...
Cancer Research UK open evening, Tuesday 21 February
Cancer Research UK open evening, Tuesday 21st February Michael Smith Building, 6-8pm Join us for a fascinating insight into the world-class cancer research supported by Cancer Research UK in Manchester. Hear from Professor Martin Humphries about his pioneering...
Celebrating Community Action – Volunteer of the Year Awards now open!
Every year the University celebrates the actions of staff, students and alumni who give their time and commitment to communities locally, national and internationally through the Volunteer of the Year Awards. Previous nominees have taken on a wide range of roles to...
Applications now open for “Standing up for Science Media Workshop” Friday 7 April, Manchester
STANDING UP FOR SCIENCE Media Workshop - Friday 7 April, 10.30am - 5pm, University of Manchester This full day event is FREE for early career researchers and scientists in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job)....
Become a University of Manchester Science Busker – training, support and opportunities
University of Manchester Postgraduates and Undergraduates – if you love science and engaging with the public then we want to hear from you! The University of Manchester is recruiting Science Buskers to support public engagement events taking place during 2017,...
Opportunities for museums and researchers
Funded by Arts Council England, the project is offering museum staff and volunteers the opportunity to meet with academics to develop mutually beneficial partnerships. The MUPI match events cover each region of England, and are particularly targeted at small and...
BIG Event 2017 – Call for session proposals OPEN
The call for session proposals for the BIG Event 19 - 21 July 2017 at the Centre for Life, Newcastle is now open. http://www.bigevent.info Every year, STEM engagement professionals get together for a three-day bash to exchange ideas, compare disasters, find their next...
Call for University of Manchester Community Festival 2017
This year the University will be holding its first University-wide Community Festival on Saturday 17 June 2017. The event builds on the successful community open days run by the former FLS and MHS. The University’s new Inspiring Communities plan highlights our...
Do something amazing in your spare time: Independent Visitor Programme
Want to do something amazing in your spare time? Coram Voice are recruiting Independent Visitors to volunteer in Manchester and throughout the North West. “Independent Visitors” are to help young people in care to meet their full potential. You will be important to...
Public engagement can lead to impact – E@M session with Paul Manners from NCCPE – 25 Jan 1-2.30pm
Public engagement can lead to impact with Paul Manners, National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement 25 January 2017 1.00-2.30pm, Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Join us for this month’s Engagement@Manchester lunchtime learn and share meeting when we...
Soapbox Science 2017 – call for speakers now open
Are you a woman in science? Want to share your passion for your work with the public? Why not apply to become one of our 2017 Soapbox Science speakers? We have 17 events going on next year, in the UK, Canada, Australia, Italy, Ireland and Germany. Our speakers are PhD...
Famelab 2017 – call for scientists and engineers
Calling all scientists and engineers with a passion for public engagement to participate in FameLab 2017! FameLab is inviting scientists, mathematicians and engineers across the globe to take part in its flagship science communications competition. Contestants have...
New year – Make evaluating your public engagement activities one of your 2017 resolutions…
Doing great public engagement but not sure how to go about evaluating your activities? Then come along to these free public engagement evaluation workshops… TDY5 - Beginner’s Guide to Evaluating Public Engagement - Monday 30/01/2017, 9:30 - 13:00, 3.1 Roscoe Building,...
The Brilliant Club – Tutoring Opportunity for PhDs and Postdoc
The Brilliant Club Placements: A meaningful, paid opportunity for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to teach their own research! The Brilliant Club is an award-winning charity that recruits, trains and pays doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to deliver...
Little Event 2017 – Programme and speakers confirmed
This is BIG’s one-day training session for people who are relatively new to STEM communication. The day is crammed with sessions focusing on developing the different skills that are useful in face-to-face STEM communication; they are delivered by experienced science...
2017 Public Engagement & Performance Conference
Call for submissions: Public Engagement and Performance Conference - 17 - 18 March 2017, The Conference Centre, YHA York See: www.engageyork2016.org.uk About: This year our aim is to once again bring together researchers from across the arts, humanities and social...
Science in Public 2017
Science, Technology & Humanity - 11th Annual Science in Public Conference - 10-12 July 2017, University of Sheffield Call for Open Panels - Submit your proposal by January 31 2017 at bit.ly/sip17panels Science and technology are essential ingredients of our...
Would you like to be part of our Science Fair for British Science Week 2017?
Closing date (expressions of interest) 16th December 2016 In 2017 – we will once again be running a programme of events for British Science Week; which will include the Science Fair in the Great Hall, Sackville Street. We already have 400 pupils booked onto this...
Making a Difference Awards 2017 are open!
Have you thought about submitting an entry for your public engagement work or possibly nominating someone? The annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility are now open to receive entries, with a closing date of 1 February 2017. Coordinated by the...
Research for All Journal – call for authors, reviewers, editors
A new open-access journal focusing on research that involves universities and communities, services or industries working together. A partnership between UCL Institute of Education and the NCCPE, and published by IOE Press, the first edition will be out in January...
Win one of ten bursaries to attend the Little Event 2017, Thinktank, Birmingham, Wed 11 January
The Little Event is for people who are relatively early in their STEM communication career. Whether they work in a science centre or museum, volunteer for a festival, are involved in university outreach, or do anything else to engage people with sciences. It’s a lot...
North West Region MUPI Match event: Manchester Museum
North West Region MUPI Match event: Manchester Museum - Friday, February 17, 2017 - 10:00am to 5:00pm, Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester Would you like to get involved in a museum and university partnership? Are you based in the North...
Public Lecture: Why we need chaos, silence and boredom in public and patient engagement
A Public Lecture by Dr Sarah Rachael Davies (University of Copenhagen) , Wed 7 December 2016, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT, Lecture Theatre B - Simon Building, The University of Manchester Register for your free ticket here:...