Public and Community Engagement with Research
This team is responsible for embedding and promoting a culture of engagement and collaboration between the public and researchers. This includes Oxford Sparks, Science Together, training and more.
See the Public Engagement with Research pages for more information.
Latest updates
New case study: Sensing Volcanoes at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
26 September 2023
A new case study has been published that delves into the experience of Professor David Pyle in Earth Sciences, who led a team engaging the public with volcanic eruptions at the prestigious Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
Take your research to Cheltenham Science Festival 2024
26 September 2023
The popular science festival will take place 4-6 June 2024, and is inviting expressions of interest to host a range of events or to have a stall in one of their interactive zones.
European Research Council Public Engagement with Research award, deadline 21 Feb 2024
25 September 2023
The European Research Council invites applications for its public engagement with research award, worth €10,000, which recognises former ERC grantees who have communicated their research to audiences outside of their domains, and demonstrated excellence in public engagement and outreach.
Royal Society Places of Science funding, deadline 17 November
25 September 2023
This funding scheme from the Royal Society supports museum projects that tell the stories of science and scientists relevant to communities across the UK through museums and their collections.
IoP Communicators Conference, 16 November, London
25 September 2023
The Institute of Physic's Outreach and Communication conference is an opportunity for all kinds of communicators, from enthusiasts to professionals, industrial scientists to students, to come together to discuss their work and learn from others. The deadline for submitting talks is 29 Sept.
Public Engagement
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Professor Nick Hawes
Academic Champion for Public Engagement with Research
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Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks
Head of Public and Community Engagement with Research
michaela.livingstone@mpls.ox.ac.uk
+44 (0)1865 282595
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Latest Oxford Sparks Big Questions Podcast Episodes
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What's the cool stuff that we've learnt from the James Webb Space Telescope?
5 July 2023
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Would you want to meet an alien?
21 June 2023
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Could 'Jurassic Park' actually happen?
31 May 2023
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How can we use sound waves to eliminate infections?
17 May 2023
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How do you convert CO2 into jet fuel?
3 May 2023