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Public Engagement with Research (PER) for REF2029 Impact Case Studies: A Brief Guide

We've produced a short guide to help you think about and plan for PER as an impact case study in REF2029, including what you can do now (spoiler: evaluate).

Royal Society Policy Associate Scheme, deadline 11 April

This scheme provides an opportunity for Royal Society funded University Research Fellows and Dorothy Hodgkin Fellows to undertake a secondment in a science policy environment.

Online: Make Surveys Sexy Again: Using Surveys to Evaluate Impact, 29 May

This free event from the Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) will familiarise you with effective survey design for evaluating impact, whilst minimising respondent burden.

Hybrid: Science Under Pressure: Restoring Public Confidence, 29 May

Sense About Science are hosting this hybrid event looking at how the relationship between science and the public might be improved.

Online session: Getting Started in Policy Engagement, 10 April

This session, designed for early career researchers, DPhil students and professionals services staff, aims to help those new to policy engagement to increase their understanding of how to engage with policy makers.

Take part in the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)

DPhil students are invited to join the training session on 26th April, and the Oxford final on 24th May.

Sense about Science: Stand Up for Science Workshop, deadline extended 28 February

Sense about Science are running a Standing up for Science workshop for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) on Friday 1st March at the Institute of Physics (London), as part of our Voice of Young Science network.

Science Filmmaking Workshop, 22-24 April

Blue Films are hosting this three day practical training course near Bristol to show how to make great films about research.

Genetics Society Communicating Your Science Workshop, deadline 26 Feb

The Genetics Society is offering this workshop to PhD student and postdoctoral researcher Society members working in genetics and related areas to develop and enhance communication skills. The workshop will take place at Chicheley Hall (Buckinghamshire) on 22nd-24th April 2024.

Applied Science Communication: Online and Media Writing Online Masters Module, 15 April

The University of the West of England offers this this level 7 (Masters level) module that will introduce you to science writing techniques that are suitable for non-academic audiences.

Online event: The Secrets of Public Engagement, 27 Feb

The team behind New Scientist Live are hosting an event to highlight New Scientist Live, and how to prepare memorable talks and interactive stands.

Workshops and talks from the Oxford Policy Engagement Network

OPEN host a range of workshops and talks to provide practical guidance to researchers seeking to bridge the divide between research and policy.

Watch online: 'Why governments need scientists' with Sir Patrick Vallance, 21 Feb

Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor during the covid pandemic shares his experience to address the question “Why Governments need Scientists”.

Training: Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics

Join us on 26th February 2024 for an insightful session that aims to equip researchers with the tools needed to engage confidently and effectively with the public on controversial and sensitive topics.

Webinar: Navigating Government and Parliamentary Areas of Research Interest, 10 Jan

Government and Parliament publish 'Areas of Research Interest', which are collated in a database. In this online event you can learn more about what ARIs are, how to search them, and find ways to contribute your research.

Online training: How to plan for Impactful Research, 5 December

The Physiological Society is hosting this three hour online training, which will include a mixture of theory, insights from research and practice, and activities.

Online and in-person: Skills day – Running Hybrid Events, 7 Dec

This training from the BIG Network will introduce how to run successful Hybrid events - ones incorporating an in-person and online component, as a great way to retain the accessibility gains from online events while building in the excitement of in-person.

Online Masterclass: Navigating politics and ethics of research-policy engagement, 15 Nov

The Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) is offering an online training session to discuss how facts and values are naturally connected when we present information in a particular way. It will also provide practical guidance on how to handle the challenges that arise from this connection.

Free Training: Promoting Yourself and Communicating the Value of Your Work – 29 November

The Royal Society is offering training opportunity designed to enhance your ability to promote yourself and effectively communicate the value of your work. This training is available to Royal Society, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering, or Academy of Medical Sciences funded researchers.

British Science Association Award Lectures 2024, applications open, deadline 10 Dec

The British Science Association is accepting applications for the 2024 Award Lectures, offering early career scientists the opportunity to engage with diverse audiences, discuss scientific issues, and receive benefits such as a £250 honorarium, free public engagement training, and travel and accommodation for the British Science Festival held in East London, September 2024.

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