Applications for the 2014 x-change are now OPEN! Application deadline - 17.00, 16 July 2014 Be a part of the British Science Festival, in Birmingham September 2014 - Become an x-change volunteer! Apply here. This is the perfect opportunity for those with a particular...
Public Engagement Blog posts
Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition
The Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition opens tomorrow in London. From 1-6 July, the Royal Society welcomes you to join in the excitement. In addition to the opportunity to explore exhibits showcasing some of the most fascinating research currently conducted in...
Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund
It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of the Royal Society of Chemistry's new Outreach Fund. There are three levels of funding: small (up to £2000); medium (£2,000 - 10,000); and large (£10,000-50,000). The fund aims to encourage and support the...
Join us tomorrow…Community Open Day 2014
Are you doing anything this Saturday? Learn about biology and health-related science at this free event for families, this weekend at The University of Manchester. The University of Manchester is opening its doors to the public to reveal some of their amazing research...
Manchester officially named European City of Science
Manchester has been officially named the European City of Science at a ceremony held today (Thursday) in Copenhagen, Denmark. This prestigious badge of honour will be held for two years as Manchester builds towards hosting Europe's largest general scientific...
10 minutes of your time to support research into social responsibility by MBS
10 minutes of your time to support research into social responsibility by MBS As socially-responsible-minded colleagues, we hoped you would take 10 minutes to complete a quick online survey that has been developed in MBS. As part of the PG research the survey is...
Local SciBar opportunities
Are you interested in sharing your research in an informal atmosphere? SciBars are informal discussions in a pub. We invite a scientist to present their research and then lead a discussion about it. Run by the British Science Association, these are hugely popular and...
Whitworth Park: Pleasure, Play and Politics
Whitworth Park: Pleasure, Play and Politics is the latest exhibition to open at Manchester Museum. This exhibition will examine and explore how the role of Manchester’s Whitworth Park has changed over time. The displays are the result of a local archaeology project...
Intersections of Art and Engineering – Engineers, Artists, Designers, Innovators Competition
2014 Art & Engineering Challenge $40,000 in Awards For this challenge we are asking individuals to have a broad interpretation of the theme of art and engineering. We want to showcase how the combination of engineering and art touches every aspect of our lives....
Community Open Day 2014 at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is opening its doors to the public to reveal some of their amazing research on life sciences and medicine. Please help to spread the word and come along with your friends and family. Come and take a look around our laboratories, have a go...
I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! is back for June. See who from Manchester is involved…
I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! is back from Monday 16 to Friday 27 June. School students will get to meet and interact with scientists in an X Factor-style competition between scientists, where the students are the judges. There will be 12 themed zones and five...
Thinking of becoming a STEM Ambassador?
STEM Ambassadors use their enthusiasm and commitment to encourage young people to enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. They open the doors to a world of opportunities and possibilities which come from pursuing STEM subjects and careers. If you've...
#HookedOnMusic – help unlock the secret science of songs
The Manchester Science Festival Team at MOSI would like to ask for your help unlocking the secret science of songs. All you need to do is play and promote a great new online game, #HookedOnMusic - and share it with friends and family. You’ll find it at...
Sci Comm Lit – A Book Club with a Difference
The difference being there is no book But we do have a series of topical / relevant / provocative publications to read, digest and discuss. This month we will be mostly looking at the recent report "Through Both Eyes" from Science Grrrrl (too many rrrrrrs, but who...
The Big Bang Fair 2015 – Call for activities OPEN
Applications to run an activity at The Big Bang Fair 2015 at the NEC, Birmingham from 11 - 14 March 2015 are now being accepted! If your organisation would like to participate as an activity provider in The Big Bang Fair 2015, please submit an application via...
BIG newsletter – call for contributions
Do you have anything you'd like to share with 500-or-so members of the STEM engagement community? Any project ideas or snippets of information? Maybe you'd like to feature in the Day in My Life column? This is a call for contributions for the Summer edition of the BIG...
Keynote Speaker for BIG 2014 Event Announced
Looking for a reason to join us at the BIG Event in Oxford this year? Apart from the chance to spend three days with 150+ good STEM engagement folks? Apart from the 45+ sessions you can see in the latest draft of the programme at www.big.uk.com/bigevent14 ? Apart from...
Volunteer opportunities for sci comm enthusiasts in Manchester
Attention science communicators and enthusiasts! Our Manchester Branch are currently looking for enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to join their committee. A Branch of the British Science Association, we are a registered charity whose mission is to promote public...
Researchers do stand up – 12 June 2014, Manchester Bright Club
Bright Club Manchester is the comedy club where researchers, from all fields and backgrounds, take to the stage to perform short stand-up comedy routines about their work. Our next event Thursday 12 June: Big, small, new, old; ideas make the world go around and there...
Manchester Science Blog – The Brain Bank – call for contributors
The Brain Bank, one of Manchester's largest science blogs, is looking to recruit new contributors. See our blog here - http://thebrainbank.scienceblog.com We are a friendly group who aim to support scientists at all stages of their careers (from undergraduate to...
cities@manchester – Instagram photography competition
Are you affected by recent cuts in public services? Are they worsening your standard of living or the quality of your life? Or have you found new ways of taking control of things in your community to make things better? Can you convey what these recent changes mean to...
Free public debate: How Manchester is leading the fight against heart disease
How Manchester is leading the fight against heart disease - Public Engagement Event, organised by the British Heart Foundation: Sunday 1 June 2014, 2.00 - 4.00pm, Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL This...
RCUK new career case studies published
A number or academics and researchers from the University of Manchester are featured in RCUK's research career case studies. Researchers tell their own personal story of how they got involved in research, what it takes to be a researcher, and their rewarding...
Workshop: Engaged Research in the Arts
Tuesday 1 July 2-5pm, Contact Theatre (Space 3) Researchers in the arts at the University of Manchester work with a range of arts and cultural organizations across the city and wider region. These collaborations can set research agendas, facilitate research, maximise...
Stroke Film Preview and Outreach Workshop
Stroke Association with The University of Manchester and production company Somewhere invites you to participate in a preview film screening of The Closer We Get and an outreach-building workshop on Tuesday May 27 as part of Stroke, Science, Art 2014. We are inviting...