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Oxford Sparks videos - submit an expression of interest!
Public Engagement - opportunity
Create a video with Oxford Sparks - the University's platform for digital science engagement. Whether you're looking to produce a short, fun video for social media, or a longer, narrative-driven micro-documentary, we'd love to hear from you! There's no need to have a fully-formed idea prepared; please just express your interest using our online form (see below for details).
Take your research to communities around Begbroke - call from Oxford University Development
Public Engagement - opportunity
Oxford University Development are looking for academics, researchers, staff, students, post-docs, spin-outs and start-ups to help build their new exciting engagement programme to tell the story of science at Begbroke, to communities across Oxfordshire.
Take your research to Oxfordshire Play Association events - various dates and locations this summer
Public Engagement - opportunity
The Oxfordshire Play Association arranges opportunities for families in local communities to explore and play and welcome fun, hands-on science activities that stimulate young peoples' curiosity.
Wanted: physicists to take part in ‘I’m a Scientist… Get Me Out of Here…’ online outreach
Public Engagement - opportunity
We're looking for physicists to take part in the popular online engagement activity in March. We'd especially like to hear from physicists in unexpected places.
RSC outreach grant to support Oxford Chemistry showcase at community events
Public Engagement - news
The Department of Chemistry has been awarded a grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Outreach Fund to help attract a new generation of young people to study chemistry and continue a successful Science Together pilot collaboration.
Announcing: Oxford Sparks Ambassadors 2022-23
Public Engagement - news
The Oxford Sparks Ambassadors scheme is back, providing hands-on training and support for researchers to create online videos to share with the wider public about their research. Read about the 2022-23 cohort of five researchers taking part in this scheme.
Royal College of Pathologists Public Engagement Innovation Funds, deadline 1 July 2023
Public Engagement - funding
The Royal College of Pathologists offer up to £1k to support pathology-related activities and events in the UK for the public.
Free online training: How to talk about vaccines when you’re not an expert
Public Engagement - training
Many scientists are sought for information about vaccines and viruses. But not all clinicians, researchers and scientists are expected to know everything so this short course from Cochrane on Lifeology aims to give practical tips to help you.
Watch: Science and Theatre: Practical Insights for Science Communication
Public Engagement - training
Free short online course: How to communicate scientific uncertainty
Public Engagement - training
This short online course from Lifeology gives you an overview of some of the key points about communicating scientific uncertainty, particularly in relation to emerging science.
Equality, Diversity an Inclusion in public engagement: an online hub
Public Engagement - training
The national coordinating centre for public engagement have launched a new online hub to bring together useful resources and a starting guide to support engagement professionals with developing inclusive practice.
Wanted: researchers interested in loneliness amongst older people for Science Together
Public Engagement - opportunity
The Science Together: Oxford Researchers and Communities (STORC) programme is looking for researchers with an interest in aging populations and tackling loneliness in the older generations, or for researchers who could provide impact analysis skills.
How to Practice Culturally Relevant SciComm, free online course
Public Engagement - training
This brief, accessible online course from Lifeology takes you through key concepts and tips to make sure your science communication connects with your audience.
Enterprise Associate Interview with Maria Violaris
Enterprise
One of our two Enterprise Associates this year is Maria Violaris, a third year PhD student in Oxford’s Mathematical Institute and Physics Department, whose research focuses on the foundations of quantum information. Here she tells us a little about her background and journey to entrepreneurship, and what she has achieved so far in her role as Enterprise Associate.
Working with the University's Garden's Libraries and Museums to engage the public: A Toolkit for Researchers
Public Engagement - case study Public Engagement - opportunity Public Engagement - training
If you're interested in finding out what public engagement with research the University's Gardens Libraries and Museums can offer and support, this toolkit is for you; whether you're a researcher or supporting researchers.
Excellent online science communication training for a fiver every Friday
Public Engagement - training
Science communication and public engagement expert, Steve Cross, has brought together an excellent bunch of skilled and knowledgeable trainers to offer affordable and useful training every Friday lunchtime.
Public Engagement training for researchers now open for registration
Public Engagement - training
The MPS Division offers training for science researchers (including DPhils) on a number of topics, all free to attend.
PER opportunity with photographer Levon Biss
Public Engagement - opportunity
The award-winning macro photographer Levon Biss is currently developing a new project that will visualise elements of science, nature and technology. The intention is to entertain and engage the public on these subjects and encourage curiosity for their surroundings. The photographs will highlight details of our world normally hidden from view, revealing fascinating subjects and stories that will inspire the public to appreciate and investigate their environment further.
See the equipment we can loan you in action... The Gene Therapists Headline at Glastonbury 2022
Public Engagement - case study
A team from the Radcliffe Department of Medicine took their research to Glastonbury during the summer; they made use of tables and gazebos we can offer to support your engagement.