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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
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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
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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...
Academia as the Alternative Career
Training and development
My current top three blogs
Training and development
Using Social Media - What Works?
Public Engagement - report
The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement has worked with public engagement professionals and researchers from across the UK to co-develop the ‘What works: Engaging the public through social media’ guide, tackling benefits, planning, tools, evaluation and measuring impact plus top tips and links to resources.
Watch - "What’s the point of engaging the public in science and health research?"
Public Engagement - training
This talk is co-hosted by the Oxford Martin School, University College & Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, to celebrate their 20th Anniversary and is a continuation of the Trinity Term Series Science and Populism: from evidence to narrative
Taking research to festivals - an overview
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This new overview provides 'at a glance' information about a range of local and national festivals for you to consider taking your research to.
Join the Public Engagement Professionals Network from NCCPE
Public Engagement - training
The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement have set up a new public engagement professionals network which aims to support public engagement professionals across the UK working in higher education and research to access CPD, peer support and the latest thinking on engagement.
Join 'Things We Don't Know About Science' Website
Public Engagement - opportunity
Things We Don't Know About Science are keen to sign researchers up to the platform to update people about their work.
Watch - Public Engagement with Research Conference videos now online
Public Engagement - report
This inaugural one day event, which took place in July 2018, was an opportunity to be inspired, to learn, to be challenged and keep up to date with the cutting-edge of PER Practice and policy. Selected sessions were filmed and are available now.
Dr Holly Reeve, MPLS Media Fellow completes two weeks at The Mirror
Public Engagement - news
Dr Holly Reeve was appointed the MPLS BSA Media Fellow and was given the opportunity to work at The Mirror for two weeks in July. For one day she took over the MPLS Twitter account to share her experience.
Some thoughts on draft REF Guidance published for consultation - where does PER fit in?
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Research England has published the draft guidelines for the next REF - I've taken a look at the 'Impact' guidance and provide a sort of quick (but not comprehensive) overview of the key points relating to public engagement.