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BBSRC public engagement training
If you are a BBSRC funded researcher or working on a BBSRC funded project, this training opportunity may be of interest.
19 May 2012
Categories: development, training
London based job in science communication
Some of the readers of this blog may be interested in this job opportunity...
11 May 2012
Categories: career
Strictly Engineering
Engineers from across the UK are challenged to turn their work into an exciting, eye-catching poster with the support of graphic designers and public engagement specialists. The posters will be exhibited at the British Science Festival to spark conversation about the implications of engineering in our everyday lives and draw attention to the world-class engineering going on in the UK.
22 April 2012
Categories: role models, practical tips
From public engagement to creating publics
Introducing an experimental public engagement project at the Open University.
09 March 2012
Categories: Research
Science Communication Conference 2012 - bursaries available
The Science Communication Conference is back in 2012 on 14-15th May and bursaries are available for researchers involved in science communication/public engagement. Having gone last year, it's certainly well worth attending.
02 March 2012
Categories: Research, career, development, training
Be behind the headlines - media fellowship scheme
Scientists, social scientists, engineers and clinicians can experience life in the heart of the newsroom by applying for a British Science Association 2012 Media Fellowship.
01 February 2012
Categories: Research, career, development, research staff, training, support
Parliament invites public (and scientists) to talk science in Leeds
Are you interested in science and technology? Do you think Parliament pays enough attention to science issues? Would you like to find out how the work of Parliament matters to you?
13 February 2012
Categories: Research, career, development, research staff, training
Apple facts anyone?
I am taking part in another science day at a primary school and am trying a new (for me) approach: Two of us are dressing up and handing out pieces of apple, while bantering with each other and the children (and parents?) hopefully coming up to us about all the science to do with apples. The idea behind the approach is that ‘Science is everywhere’. Any ideas to add to our repertoire of facts? Has anyone have experience of this sort of thing?
22 January 2012
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