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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.

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Early Career Researchers - opportunity to contribute to 'Great Explanations' book, deadline 18 October

Sense about Science have launched this opportunity for researchers to contribute to an anthology of the most pressing, fascinating and sometimes just plain overlooked topics from the far reaches of science.

New Oxford Sparks videos - call for proposals

From Michaelmas 2021, Oxford Sparks - the University's platform for digital science engagement - will be regularly creating and publishing live action video content. Would you like to share your research with others? Submit an expression of interest now!

Opportunity for NERC researchers to counter eco-anxiety in young people, deadline 7 Sept

NERC climate scientists are invited to participate in a new public engagement, and professional development looking to engage young people with their environmental science research, and develop their digital and youth engagement capacity.

Research Storytelling Competition: Speak Up for Food Security 2021, deadline 5 Sept

UKRI are running this compeitition for early career researchers (PhD students and post-docs) whose research links to the food security challenge. Winners receive a 2 day storytelling masterclass and opportunity to present their research in a public-facing final.

Early Career Researchers wanted - Meat Your Future, deadline 1 Sept

The History of Science museum is looking for masters and DPhil students and postdocs to get involved with their 'science shorts' programme supporting their current Meat Your Future exhibition.

Take your science to the Royal Society Summer Exhibition 2022, deadline 21 September 2021

The Summer Science Exhibition welcomes thousands of visits and is an excellent high profile opportunity to engage a variety of audiences through interactive displays and activities.

Call for content for British Science Week activity packs on theme of growth, deadline 26 July

The British Science Association are seeking activities to be included in online activity packs for British Science Week 2022. The theme is 'growth' and they welcome contributions for all areas of STEM.

Take your science to New Scientist Live, deadline 23 July

New Scientists is running its popular science event in January 2022 as a hybrid of an in-person event in Manchester and online activities. They are looking for speakers and keen to hear from early career researchers.

Applications open for Science Together: Oxford Researchers and Communities, deadline 30 July

Science Together is a new programme to connect researchers at all levels with community groups, providing training, support and funding for co-developed projects that are grounded in community needs, priorities, perspectives and opportunities.

Take your research to New Scientist Live, deadline 5 March

New Scientist Live are planning virtual events through 2021 and are looking for speakers.

Nuffield Research Placements - can you help to provide a high quality virtual placement to inspire a year 12 student?

NERC are looking for supervisors who can inspire talented 17-year old students by giving them the chance to discover what a career in Social Sciences and STEM.

Swindon Science Festival Engagement Opportunities & Grants for environmental researchers, deadline 3 Feb

NERC are offering environmental science researchers the opportunity to take part in public engagement activities as part of UKRI’s partnership with Swindon Science Festival 2021 Festival of Tomorrow, taking place digitally throughout February.

Sign up to take part in Famelab 2021

Could you be the next Brian Cox or Maggie Aderin-Pocock? Here’s your chance to hone your science communication skills with the longest running science communication competition in the world.

British Neuroscience Association Public Programme Call for Proposals, deadline 20 Jan 2021

The BNA Festivals of Neuroscience includes activities designed to share the excitement, knowledge, and latest research in neuroscience with people who wouldn't normally attend a scientific conference - i.e. anyone who isn't a neuroscientist. If you have an existing activity or idea you can suggest it as part of their public programme.

MPLS Division seeking new Academic Champion for Public Engagement with Research, deadline extended 11 Dec

We've extended our deadline in search of a new Academic Champion for Public Engagement with Research - you'll play a key role updating and reshaping of the Division's Strategic Plan for Public Engagement with Research, and help improve opportunities and support for public engagement. This role has administrative support, budget and an additional responsibility allowance.

British Science Association Award Lectures, deadline 3 December

Every year the British Science Association asks for applications for the seven Award Lectureships available to early career academics who are skilled at engaging people with their research. These Award Lectures aim to promote open and informed discussion of science and related disciplines.

The Oxford Sparks Advisory Board is recruiting new ECR members!

The Oxford Sparks Advisory Board is looking for two Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to join its team. If you are a DPhil student or post-doctoral researcher enthusiastic about public engagement with research, APPLY NOW!

What's coming up at Oxford Sparks?

An update on what's coming up at Oxford Sparks - the University of Oxford's platform for digital science engagement.

Get involved with Oxford's Christmas Light Festival, Nov 20-22

Covid restrictions mean that the festival isn't happening exactly the same as it has in the past, but there are still opportunities to contribute to this seasonal celebration, including sharing online resources for families to create something illuminated at home, or displaying something illuminated in a window.

Take your research to Cardiff Science Festival, 18-21 Feb 2021

Cardiff Science Festival are welcoming expressions of interest from anyone interesting in hosting an event, face-to-face or virtually, at their upcoming festival.