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A team of scientists at the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Oxford University, led by Professor Ben Davis and Professor Veronique Gouverneur, have created a light-activated system that allows new side-chains to be grafted on to proteins, paving the way for a host of applications in areas such as drug development or vaccines.
Celebrating Chemistry’s Postdoc Engagement Excellence
As part of the Department of Chemistry's commitment to researcher development and a culture of meaningful engagement, postdocs from groups spanning the Department recently completed a bespoke three-part training programme in public and community engagement with research (PCER).
The 2025 Three Minute Thesis Competition
On 4th June 2025, 8 participants competed for the University of Oxford 3MT competition.
OPEN Forum 2025, deadline 20 May 2025
Help Shape the UK’s Future Resilience: Expressions of Interest Now Open. The event will take place 24 June at the Blavatnik School of Government.
New opportunity for established researchers to directly impact policy challenges in Oxfordshire, deadline 7 May
The Local Policy Lab – an alliance between the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University and Oxfordshire County Council – is recruiting three Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs). Up to £50,000 is available to support activities and time commitment.
Online workshops: Citizen Engagement for ORRI, 29 April and 6 May
This online workshop and clinic will explore how you can effectively include citizens in your research programmes and why citizen engagement is crucial to Open Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI).
Interact 2025 Learning Spaces: Online Panel Series on Public Engagement
Interact, the symposium that brings together those working in or alongside the physical science to support better, more inclusive and more sustainable engagement work, are hosting a number of 'learning spaces' throughout the year.
British Ecological Society Engagement Award, deadline 7 April
The British Ecological Society’s Ecological Engagement Award celebrates ecologists who go beyond the lab or field to engage the wider public with the science of ecology. There is a £1,000 cash prize.
British Psychological Society Fellowship with UK Parliament, deadline 4 May
This 13 week funded fellowship seeks to support DPhil and Early Career Researchers to develop their understanding of how evidence shapes national policy.
Webinar: Good Practice for Public Involvement and Engagement in Data Research, 10 April
This one-hour webinar explores the newly launched Good Practice Standards developed by the Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI).
Webinar: Designing for Inclusion and Diversity in Citizen Science, 2 April
Hosted by the IMPETUS programme, this session will highlight real-world examples and practical strategies for designing participation with inclusion and diversity at its core.
Funding opportunity for Policy-Engaged Researchers: NIHR Public Health Career Scientist Award, deadline 10 July 2025
This funding aims to support research that directly informs local policy and practice, and they're interested in proposals from researchers in environmental sciences, mathematics and engineering - where there is clear potential to influence evidence-informed decision-making in public health.
Take your research to IF-Oxford, deadline 18 April
IF Oxford, the science and ideas festival, is inviting researchers to submit expressions of interest for an array of event formats for the festival set to take place 18 Oct to 2 Nov (TBC).
Nominations Now Open: The John Maddox Prize – Standing Up for Science, deadline 30 April
The John Maddox Prize, presented by Standing up for Science, celebrates researchers who have gone above and beyond to speak out for science and evidence-based policy, even in the face of hostility or challenge.
Online workshop: capturing how research makes a difference with the Difference Framework, 1 May
The University's Difference Framework is a tool providing guidance for planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting for public engagement.
UPEN–Government Pairing Scheme for Knowledge Mobilisers, Deadline 11 April
The Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) in partnership with the Government Office for Science, has launched a new pairing scheme aimed at strengthening connections between universities and government.
The BIG Event at the Royal Institution – Early Bird Booking Now Open!
A fantastic professional development and networking opportunity for anyone interested in science engagement and communication. The event takes place 16-18 July. Deadline for early bird registration is 5 May.
Free online training: Public engagement in ICT: creating interactive activities, 9 April
This three hour webinar hosted by Birmingham University will help you design activities that showcase your research in inspiring ways.
Funding Public & Community Engagement in MPLS & MSD – PCER Fund & More , 10 April
An informative session from the team running the University's Public And Community Engagement with Research Fund to help you understand how to apply for funds to support your PCER activities.
Embedding Engagement from the Start: A Guide for Researchers Seeking Funding
This guide provides key information and ideas of low-cost ways to carry out engagement during the planning stages of research and during the process of funding proposal preparation, especially where funders are keen to see evidence of how communities have helped influence plans.