Catalyst Research Seminar - Interdisciplinary Research for Innovation: Myths, Facts and Case Studies Catalyst! Citizens Transforming Society: tools for change. When: Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 9:00 - 2-15 Where: Lancaster University, Management School, Lecture Theatre 2....
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The Association for Science and Discover Centres National Conference 2013
Join leaders and professionals from across the UK Science Engagement Sector for the lively 2013 ASDC National Conference. Thursday 26 September 2013 at the Science Museum, London. This conference will bring together all those from across the UK who share the vision of...
Activist Performance blogging events – 10 July, 2 – 8pm, Manchester
Activist Performance blogging events – 10th July, 2 – 8pm, MadLab, 36-40 Edge Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1HN ALL WELCOME 2 – 5pm: A collective blogging workshop with artists, activists, researchers (Please bring ideas for protest gestures to research,...
Which publics? When?
Exploring the policy potential of involving different publics in dialogue around science and technology. How should we understand ‘the public’ in public dialogue given the dominant assumption within policy-making that the people brought together in these events must...
Designing and embedding impact into our research processes – 25 September 2013
Designing and embedding impact into our research processes - A preliminary ‘kick‐off’ workshop to brainstorm, define and plan key focus areas for training and support around the impact agenda post‐REF. When: 25 September 2013, 11.45‐2.00pm (including light lunch)...
Final reports from the Beacons
As you may be aware, Manchester was part of the Beacons for Public Engagement project which ran from 2008-2012. The final reports from all six Beacons (including Manchester) are now available on the NCCPE website at...
Cultural Connections – Engage, Embrace, Enhance
Do you want to: Engage with new audiences? Embrace new ideas? Enhance your research? Come and learn the skills you’ll need from experts at Cultural Connections. Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange are increasingly part of academic life. This dynamic,...
Royal Society Royal 2014 Summer Science Exhibition – Call for proposals
Be inspirational: Exhibit at the 2014 Summer Science Exhibition, which will be held in London from 30 June - 6 July 2014. The Exhibition offers an unrivalled opportunity to showcase your cutting-edge research to over 10,000 members of the public, school students,...
The next #scicommburrito meet up is set for 2 July 2013
Sci-comm burrito is a monthly-ish gathering of people who work in science communication, outreach or public engagement in Manchester. We meet at Barburrito on Piccadilly Gardens at around 6.30pm, have a burrito then go out for a drink. To be emailed a reminder of when...
#cakehenge – Call for Entries – Part of the Festival of Archaeology Activities
Here is your chance to show off your baking skills! Fancy making a pyramid out of cake or a scarab cup cake? Be inspired by our Ancient Worlds gallery and get baking! Take a picture of your masterpiece and tweet @McrMuseum including the hashtag, #cakehenge. We will...
Conference: Arts and Older People: effective partnerships and collaborations
For an exciting, free, one-day conference from the Baring Foundation: " Arts and Older People: effective partnerships and collaborations" As well as hearing about some excellent projects from across the UK, Conference participants will also be able to explore the role...
BBSRC Bioenergy Dialogue opportunity
Researchers and academics are invited to get involved in a national dialogue project, the BBSRC Bioenergy Dialogue. Our model relies on people around the country running dialogue events, which is where we are hoping some of you may be able to help! More information...
University scientists face the X Factor
School students give researchers the Cowell treatment Seven University researchers are taking part in ‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here!’ – a free online event where school students get to meet and interact with scientists. The X Factor-style competition – which...
Try your hand in #micropoem13 Competition
The Centre for New Writing at the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures launches #micropoem13 Competition "The best words in their best order = poetry" said Coleridge; Could it be said of tweets? Try your hand in our #Micropoem13 competition To enter the competition...
Calling all Engineers – Ingenious Busking
We are proud to announce that Ingenious Busking, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), is currently recruiting Engineers for a new outreach initiative. Ingenious Busking is a new initiative using Street Theatre to share the thrill and importance of...
Would you like to speak at the Didsbury SciBAr?
Didsbury SciBAr takes place at The Albert Club in Didsbury on the third Monday of each month. It consists of a 30 min talk between the scientist and the audience, and then a discussion usually follows until the questions are exhausted or people feel like they want...
Future First
The University of Manchester has recently started working with the charitable organisation Future First to encourage University alumni to make a connection back to their old state schools in the UK. If you are an alumnus of the University of Manchester you may already...
Are universities good neighbours?
Community engagement national conference - 11 July 2013, University of Reading. It is aimed at colleagues working in the field of university and community engagement. We will share good practice and look at new trends and developments in community and partnership...
Community Open Day – 6 July 2013
One month to go until....The University of Manchester opens its doors to the public to reveal some of their amazing research on life sciences and medicine. This free event will take place on Saturday 6 July in the Michael Smith Building (just off Dover Street, M13...
Engagement@Manchester – 19 June 2013 – Using Social Media
Engagement@Manchester runs a series of lunchtime meetings exploring different aspects of public engagement. All university staff and students are welcome to attend and find out more. The next meeting will look at Using Social Media and take place on Weds 19 June,...
Collection Bites: Think-Eat-Save – Wednesday 5 June
Collection Bites: Think-Eat-Save - 5 June 2013, 1.05-2pm This months Collection Bites will focus on the fantastically diverse botany collection and will be lead by its Curator Rachel Webster. As 5 June is World Environment Day Rachel will take its theme of...
Public engagement: what does it mean in higher education today? – live chat
The Guardian Higher Education Network invites you to join their experts on Friday 31 May from 12pm BST to discuss Public Engagement - benefits, drawbacks, media, message and innovative practice. What does public engagement actually mean? It’s one of those terms for...
Poetry competition for scientists and engineers
Now in its second year, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Poetry Competition sets out to show that the creativity and innovation necessary in science and engineering can produce poetry too! Organised by Dr Peter Fenn, Reader from Mechanical Aerospace and Civil...
Conversation Cafe: Enough food for everyone IF…
Thursday 30 May, 7.00-9.00pm, Eighth Day Cafe, Oxford Road, Manchester - Free entry In June 2013 David Cameron is hosting a World Hunger Summit. How can governments redress the imbalance in food distribution? How does the changing climate impact on food security? What...
Bright Club Manchester 17 – Happiness
Thursday 13 June 2013, 7:30pm – 10:15pm, Nexus Art Cafe, 2 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JW Researchers and writers take to the comedy stage as Bright Club Manchester explores happiness. Your compere for the evening, SILKY, presents: TIM COCKITT, happy histories TONY...