The Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference starts on the 24 May but the pre-conference activities start this week with a series of live visual presentation sessions focused on different themes. Each session has a number of speakers. We hope that you...
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BIG Event 2021 – The Call for Session Proposals closes 10 May
BIG Event 2021 - an online conference for people in STEM - 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 July Every year, BIG members get together (virtually at the moment) to exchange ideas, compare disasters, find their next employer and have a grand time with the work and...
Evaluating Public Engagement workshops – May 2021
An opportunity to explore approaches and techniques for evaluating your public engagement work. There are two evaluations training sessions taking place in May. Beginner’s Guide to Evaluating Public Engagement When: Tuesday 25/05/2021, 9:30 – 12:00, via Zoom What:...
Global Science Show – Biodiversity Bonanza
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...
LIVE with scientists Lightning talk competition – enter until 26 April
Passionate about what you do? Want to inspire others? Then share your research in a 3 minute clip … LIVE with scientists are celebrating their first year anniversary and invite you to take part in a lightning talk competition. We’ve started posting clips but there is...
Anthropology communicates: with civil society
Anthropology Communicates: A VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES ORGANISED BY THE RAI'S ANTHROPOLOGY OF POLICY AND PRACTICE COMMITTEE Thursday 8 April 2021, 3-5pm (UK time) More information and registration at: Anthropology Communicates: with Civil Society With confirmed...
BIG Event 2021 – Call for session proposals
Once again, the BIG Event conference will be held online, and this time Cardiff University are playing host! With approximately 25 hours of STEM Communication content and great networking opportunities, we hope you can join us for the conference in July. Session dates...
The Brilliant Club – Tutor recruitment
The Brilliant Club is an award-winning university access charity. They recruit and train doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to deliver programmes of university-style teaching to pupils in schools that serve under-represented communities and are currently...
PhD researchers – University of Manchester taking part in 3MT 2021 (register by 26 March)
Once again the University of Manchester will be taking part in the national Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Postgraduate Researchers from across the University are invited to present a compelling spoken presentation on their research topic and its significance...
Policy@Manchester Training Sessions for Researchers – March 2021
Policy@Manchester are running online training sessions in March for researchers at The University of Manchester looking to leverage impact with a policy audience. Places at each session are limited and will be allocated on a first come-first served basis. If you would...
Live with Scientists – get involved
Live with Scientists is a nonprofit initiative devoted to providing equal access to science for everyone. It is an online platform for hosting and archiving LIVE science talks and interviews, and publishing podcasts and blogs on scientific topics that are most...
Changing Contexts: Engaging the Community – ISSF Skills-Sharing Programme – 17 March
The next event of the ISSF Skills-Sharing Programme will take place on the 17 March 2-4 pm. At this session, we’ll hear from community leaders and organisations who have been continuing their work throughout the pandemic. For more information and to book your FREE...
British Science Week 2021 – Take a look at the University’s events, activities and resources
Each year the University runs a number of events to celebrate British Science Week in March. From Monday, 8 to Saturday, 13 March, we’re bringing British Science Week 2021 straight to schools and homes by offering a range of online opportunities to engage with STEM...
BioDiscovery – showcasing the Biological and Biomedical Sciences for British Science Week
To celebrate British Science Week, we are showcasing the Biosciences, with online resources developed by researchers, lecturers, staff and students at The University of Manchester. Aimed at secondary school pupils (years 7-11) and the general public, the online...
The 2021 Beetlestone Award – leadership and legacy in Informal Science Learning
Are you a leader in the field of ‘informal learning in science’? Or do you work with someone who is? Now in its fourth year, this Award is to recognise someone who has already made or is clearly creating a significant legacy for the field. This Award has been made...
Join the ReachOut Leadership Programme (paid roles)
ReachOut is a mentoring charity. We work with young people from disadvantaged communities to help them achieve their potential and go on to lead good, happy and successful lives. Our Project Leaders lead a ReachOut project for one academic year. We are looking for...
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...
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge
Please join us to celebrate International Women's Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge Monday, 8 March, 12.30pm – 1.30pm This special event is open to everyone – we look forward to seeing you there! The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) is delighted that Dr Nicole...
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...