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Listen: Science communication made simple podcast from Nature Careers
Public Engagement - training Training and development
The Working Scientist Podcast from Nature Careers discusses the craft of clear storytelling and science writing with seasoned communicators and journalists.
Watch: How to make pro videos with your phone during a pandemic (20 mins)
Public Engagement - training
Barry J Gibb, film-maker and former scientist has made this handy short introduction on how to make decent quality videos from home - based on a workshop he normally delivers.
National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research Public Enggement Awards, no deadline
Public Engagement - funding
The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) invites applications for its public engagement awards that support NC3Rs-funded researchers to engage the public with the approaches being taken to replace, reduce and refine animal use in science with the aim is to share the benefits of the centre’s research to science and society, and promote thought-provoking events across the UK for a range of different audiences. Up to £1,500 is available.
Free online courses - inspiring young people with STEM
Public Engagement - training Training and development
These self-paced courses, created by the National STEM Learning Centre to support STEM Ambassadors, take you through the key ingredients of creating high quality activities that cater for young people, and covers diversity and inclusion, too.
Top tips on running public-led engagement using social media
Public Engagement - report
The team behind the Nappy Science and Parenting Science gangs have written up their top tips on using social media for public-led engagement - a really interesting read for anyone looking to do rich online science engagement.
STFC Public Engagement reaction awards, no deadline
Public Engagement - funding
These grants offer up to £5k to support unexpected or significant discoveries related to STFC’s science and technology remit and may also be appropriate when the awareness of the social, cultural, or economic impacts of STFC science and technology are significantly heightened.
Engaging the public on climate risks and adaptation: a briefing with survey results and guidance
Public Engagement - report
Climate Outreach and the University of Cardiff carried out a survey to gauge public perception of climate change and its associated risks. Here, the findings are presented alongside a guide that provides seven practical, evidence-based recommendations for communicators and practitioners working to engage the public on climate risks and adaptation.
Vitae Benefits for Researchers
Training and development
TOP 10 MOST POPULAR VITAE PAGES FOR RESEARCHERS
Top tips for getting your science out there from Craig Cormick
Public Engagement - report
Craig Cormick explains how scientists can get their arguments across to members of the public.
What do the recent changes to Pathways to Impact mean for public engagement with research?
Public Engagement - news
UKRI recently announced that they were reviewing the research grant process, and as part of this review there will be changes to their requirements for pathways to impact - a mechanism used by many to plan and resource public engagement with research - so what does this mean for public engagement with research?
3 new Oxford Citizen Science projects funded by UKRI
Public Engagement - case study Public Engagement - news
UKRI recently announced the projects funded through their place-based and citizen science funding schemes. Three grants led by Oxford researchers have been funded, with a further two supported by Oxford. Congratulations! Read the project descriptions here.
Exploring the impact of Planet Hunters: key findings
Public Engagement - case study
Dr. Annaleise Depper (Evaluation Officer, Public Engagement with Research) at the University of Oxford shares the results and findings from an evaluation of Planet Hunters conducted in 2019.
Public Engagement with Research Seed Fund 2019/20 - 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 - 23 projects were funded in total, seven from MPLS researchers. Take a look, for inspiration and ideas.
Do you have ideas to improve the research culture?
Training and development
Wellcome Trust, research culture, change
What researchers think about the culture they work in.
Training and development
Wellcome report of 4000 researchers experience of research culture "paints a shocking portrait of the researcher environment".
PERShare - Equipment available to borrow
Public Engagement - news
We have a range of kit available to borrow; from cameras and microphones to gazebos and tables - all for free!
Congratulations to Enriching Engagement Grants Awardees
Public Engagement - news
The first awardees of the University of Oxford’s Enriching Engagement funding scheme have now been announced, and includes "Prof. Chris Lintott (PI) and Dr. Helen Spiers (project lead), Scribbling for Science in Schools: Taking Authentic Research into Schools with the Zooniverse".
Enter the Zooniverse: An interactive light installation
Public Engagement - case study
The popular citizen science project, Galaxy Zoo, went super-sized at this year’s Oxford Christmas Light Festival (Friday 15 – Saturday 16 November 2019). Crowds of visitors to the vibrant annual seasonal celebration got a taste of the astronomical by helping researchers describe hundreds of images of galaxies, projected at massive scale onto to the buildings in Bonn Square. Here is a taste of the project.
Enter the Zooniverse: An interactive light installation
The popular citizen science project, Galaxy Zoo, went super-sized at this year’s Oxford Christmas Light Festival (Friday 15 – Saturday 16 November 2019). Crowds of visitors to the vibrant annual seasonal celebration got a taste of the astronomical by helping researchers describe hundreds of images of galaxies, projected at massive scale onto to the buildings in Bonn Square. Here is a taste of the project.
Physiological Society Small Outreach Grants, no deadline
Public Engagement - funding
The Physiological Society small outreach grants support projects that increase understanding and awareness of physiology. Up to £500 is available.