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Talking Science: Free YouTube series
Public Engagement - training Training and development
This is an excellent introduction to science communication specially geared towards practising scientists from Greg Foot.
Vice Chancellor's Public Engagement with Research Award winners 2019 announced
Public Engagement - awards Public Engagement - news
In a glitzy awards ceremony in a packed lecture theatre in Keble College, the winners of the VC PER Awards were announced - featuring two awards for MPLS researchers - and three more highly commended awards.
The Wellcome Global Monitor
Public Engagement - report
The Wellcome Global Monitor is the world’s largest study into how people around the world think and feel about science and major health challenges. It surveys over 140,000 people from more than 140 countries.
Hong Kong Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
Training and development
10 bright young researchers just back from a week of inspirational East meets West activity
Listen: Equity, Exclusion and Everyday Science Learning - book review
Public Engagement - report
The New Books Network podcast reviews and discusses a new book by Dr Emily Dawson on her work looking at the experiences of minoritised groups with everyday science learning.
Watch: Research Engagement; stories from researchers
Public Engagement - training
This webinar was aimed at supporting early career researchers in 'getting ahead' in their research career. Hear about ‘what has worked (or is working) for me’ as case studies or tips from researchers who are undertaking wider engagement around their research, including business engagement, public engagement and policy engagement.
Update on the new Concordat for Research Staff
Training and development
Julia Buckingham provides an update on the writing of the new Concordat
Watch: Bacterial World - Exhibiting Research case study
Public Engagement - case study
This new video case study looks at how researchers from across the university worked with the Oxford University Museum of Natural History on their exhibition 'Bacterial World'.
Watch: Bacterial World - Exhibiting Research case study
Public Engagement - case study
This new video case study looks at how researchers from across the university worked with the Oxford University Museum of Natural History on their exhibition 'Bacterial World'.
Are Ph.Ds just cheap labour for Universities?
Training and development
Discussion about the importance of career development and training for D.Phils and Research Staff.
New 'state of science index' - "what the world thinks about science" plus science communication guide
Public Engagement - report
In its second year, the 3M State of Science Index explores global attitudes towards science. I've picked out some interesting tid bits and you can take a look at their storytelling for scientists guide to help make your communications more relatable.
Public Engagement with Research Seed Fund 2018/19 - project list now available
Public Engagement - awards Public Engagement - case study
The list of project summaries for this year's PER Seed Fund projects are now available - 12 projects were funded in total, three from MPLS researchers. Take a look, for inspiration and ideas.
Evaluation guidance: planning template and tools (requires SSO)
Public Engagement - report
The Public Engagement with Research team in Research services have shared an evaluation planning template and a list of evaluation tools you can use. These were first used as part of the PER Forum intro to evaluation.
Academic English courses
Training and development
Academic English courses from the University Language Centre
Dr Sam Henry awarded MPLS Impact Award for Public Engagement with Research
Public Engagement - awards Public Engagement - case study
Dr Sam Henry (Dept of Physics) has won the MPLS Impact Award in the Public Engagement with Research Category. You can find out more about some of his public engagement work in this video.
Public Engagement and Outreach Training from the Royal Society
Public Engagement - training
The Royal Society are offering two sessions for researchers: 'an introduction to public engagement' (12 March, 10am to 3pm), and 'Engaging with schools' (21 March, 10am to 5pm) in London.
15 minutes to develop your research career
Training and development
REF2021 Final Guidance on Submissions Published
Public Engagement - news
Research England today (Thurs Jan 31) released the final guidance on REF2021 submissions. I took a look at whether there have been any changes to the draft guidelines in relation to public engagement. Spoiler: public engagement with research remains a valid route to achieving impact.
The MLPS Division’s Strategic Plan for Public Engagement with Research
Public Engagement - news
Over the last few years, the Division has been working towards better understanding its role in nurturing a supportive culture where high quality public engagement with research (PER) can flourish as an integral part of research culture and practice. We are now sharing our strategic plan, which has a focus on demonstrating the value of PER, building capacity, particularly by supporting departments, and exploring where we can facilitate effective collaborations across the Division and with other partners.
Engage Conference 2018 - A report from Kiri
Public Engagement - report
The annual Engage conference sees professionals from across the country meet for two days to network, learn and collaborate. This year Kiri Walden (Computer Sciences) went along and shares her thoughts...