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Congratulations to Dr Peter Hatfield (Physics): awarded MPLS Impact Award for Public Engagement with Research
Public Engagement - awards Public Engagement - case study Public Engagement - news
Peter Hatfield, Hintze Research Fellow in the Department of Physics has been awarded the MPLS Impact Award in the Public Engagement with Research category for his work with the Institute for Research in Schools.
New Enterprising Women SeedWISE programme - what, why and how?
Enterprising Women Training and development
Blog post explaining the SeedWISE programme aims, content and next iteration.
Zoology (Julia Migné and Sofia Castello Y Tickell) awarded Departmental Capacity Building Seed Fund
Public Engagement - case study Public Engagement - news
Congrats to Julia and Sofia on a successful application to the Departmental Capacity Seed Fund. You can read their project overview here. Applications for this have now closed, but watch this space for news on how this scheme may run in the future.
In Control: By Design - a PER Lab Case Study
Public Engagement - case study
Julien Carponcy (MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit), Joy Todd (GLAM Division) and Jozie Kettle (Pitt Rivers Museum) were awarded £12,000 to support people with motor-related neurological conditions (such as Parkinson’s, and their families and carers) to work with researchers, engineers, and artists/fashion designers to create their own aesthetically pleasing mobility solutions, and to empower them to manage their day to day lives, inspired and provoked by collections from the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Who Writes the Future: a PER Lab case study
Public Engagement - case study
Jacob Ward (formerly Mathematical Institute) worked with the Bodleian Library on the project that aimed to diversify the voices writing the future by inviting young people to collaborate with science and humanities researchers and a ‘writer in residence’.
KEF results: Oxford top 10% for Public & Community Engagement of all UK Higher Education institutions
Public Engagement - news
The results of the Knowledge Exchange Framework were recently published, recognising the University of Oxford as a UK leader in Knowledge Exchange. The university performed well across many dimensions, and of course what I'm interested in... public and community engagement.
READ: Has the pandemic changed the publics' attitudes towards science?
Public Engagement - report
A new post on the LSE Impact Blog provides a run-down from several surveys that have looked to assess public attitudes to science during the last year, compared to surveys carried out before the pandemic.
The Bubble Lab: A PER Lab case study
Public Engagement - case study
Shamit Shrivastava (formerly Engineering Science), Kelly Richards and Carly Smith-Huggins (Museum of Natural History) created a pop-up experience in communities in Oxford, targeting young people (10-13) and their families. A free kit of ‘do-at-home’ experiments and investigations was given out, providing a way to connect with researchers, and to visit the Museum of Natural History to share what they’ve learned and discovered.
Lost and looking for help? PER support available from MPLS
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If you're interested in doing some public engagement with research (PER) but not sure where to find help, we offer a range of support or can point you in the right direction: from training sessions to answering your questions during help desk hours.
Watch: Comedy in Communications
Public Engagement - training
As part of celebrations for International Women's Day this year the folks behind Finding Ada hosted a 'Comedy and Communication' hour long, live-streamed panel discussion looking at how we can all use comedy techniques in our STEM communications and teaching.
Prof Nick Hawes appointed as MPLS Academic Champion for Public Engagement with Research
Public Engagement - news
Professor Hawes (Associate Professor in Engineering Science) takes over from Professor David Pyle (Earth Sciences) who was the Division’s first PER Champion, to provide leadership and support to progress the embedding of engagement into research practice.
Let's Talk About Climate: A PER Lab case study
Public Engagement - case study
Ken Amor and Sarah Lloyd (Museum of Natural History) were awarded £5,000 with the aim of working with year 11 and 12 teenagers to explore the science of the IPCC reports and reinterpret them, with the support of researchers and museum collections and staff, by creating their own ‘report’ (written, video, art or performance), and sharing this report with policy and decision-makers.
PER Seed Fund 2020-21 Projects Announced
Public Engagement - case study
A total of 21 projects have been funded through the 2020/21 PER Seed Fund, including 2 from MPLS. You can take a look at the funded projects for inspiration and ideas, ready for the next round that will open in Autumn.
Research Staff & Fellows: get your voice heard!
Training and development
MPLS Town Hall Meeting for Fixed Term Research Staff and Fellows, Tuesday 23 February 2021, noon
Science Minister commits to changing research culture
Training and development
Amanda Solloway reveals how her personal experience of harassment has driven her commitment to overhaul research culture
Speakers announced for MPLS Welcome to Women in STEM networking event!
Enterprising Women Training and development
The Welcome to Women in STEM (virtual) networking event is run by MPLS on behalf of the women's societies. The event offers the chance to learn new networking skills with Professor Nessa Carey, chat informally with other women in STEM and meet representatives from the societies. Industry partners will also attend in our virtual exhibition area.
UKRI Early Career Researcher Forum opens to applications
Training and development
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is calling on postdoctoral researchers, research associates and other early career researchers to join its new Early Career Researcher Forum.
Skoll Centre Early Career Research Fellowships: Call for Applications:
Enterprising Women Training and development
Recognising and supporting early career academics working to generate knowledge that accelerates social impact.
STFC Public Engagement Reaction Awards - no deadline
Public Engagement - funding
Up to £5,000 is available to support quick-responses for timely projects e.g., that are responding to unexpected and/or highly significant discoveries, or significantly heightened awareness of the social, cultural, or economic impacts of STFC science and technology.
British Pharmacological Society Engagement Grants, no deadline
Public Engagement - funding
The British Pharmacological Society offers small grants up to £250 or larger grants up to £1,500 to support and promote engagement with all forms of pharmacology and drug discovery research.