Genetics Society Public Engagement Grants, deadline 1 October

Take your research to Cheltenham Science Festival 2024

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.

Take your research to the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar, deadline 15 December

The Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar is a family-friendly event that attracts over 3,000 members of the community. It is free to take part and the team are keen to hear from anyone who has interactive activities and workshops, activities, talks, workshops, demonstrations or exhibitions.

Online event - Connecting the Dots: Chemists, Policymakers and the Public, 19 October

This event, hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry, will explore how policy is created and influenced with a view to helping inspire chemists to grow their confidence to pursue policy opportunities. The event will also explore how public engagement can help inform conversations with policy makers.

Take your research to the Royal Society Summer Exhibition, deadline 2 October

The Royal Society Summer Exhibitions attracts thousands of visitors and can help build the profile of your research. Apply now for your chance to be part of it.

UK Research and Innovation Policy Internships, deadline 2 October

Doctoral students funded by UKRI research councils are invited to apply for these three month internships, which can take place in policy organisations.

Researchers needed for Community Buddies Programme, deadline 10 July

The British Science Association are seeking expressions of interest from researchers to connect with community leaders in Banbury to drive innovative community-led science engagement. Funding for resulting projects and training are included.

British Ecological Society POST Fellowship, deadline 13 June

The British Ecological Society offer this three month Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology fellowship for their members (who are studying for a PhD) to gain an insider’s view of how Parliament works.

Science and policy matchmaking event: online session, 20 June

This event aims to connect potential applicants for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowships looking for a secondment/placement host.

Get involved – Begbroke Science Wonder engagement

Ellie Mathieson writes about how researchers and staff have delivered activities in association with the Cherwell Collective - read to find out how you can get involved.

Science Media Centre Internship programme – Applications Open for March 2023 – October 2023 [LONDON, London Living Wage (£11.95/hr)]

The Science Media Centre (SMC) is an independent press office for science, which works on some of the most controversial topics around. If you're keen to gain some experience in science communication and science journalism this would be a good opportunity.

Oxford Sparks videos - submit an expression of interest!

Create a video with Oxford Sparks - the University's platform for digital science engagement. Whether you're looking to produce a short, fun video for social media, or a longer, narrative-driven micro-documentary, we'd love to hear from you! There's no need to have a fully-formed idea prepared; please just express your interest using our online form (see below for details).

Take your research to communities around Begbroke - call from Oxford University Development

Oxford University Development are looking for academics, researchers, staff, students, post-docs, spin-outs and start-ups to help build their new exciting engagement programme to tell the story of science at Begbroke, to communities across Oxfordshire.

Take your research to Oxfordshire Play Association events - various dates and locations this summer

The Oxfordshire Play Association arranges opportunities for families in local communities to explore and play and welcome fun, hands-on science activities that stimulate young peoples' curiosity.

Wanted: physicists to take part in ‘I’m a Scientist… Get Me Out of Here…’ online outreach

We're looking for physicists to take part in the popular online engagement activity in March. We'd especially like to hear from physicists in unexpected places.

Wanted: researchers interested in loneliness amongst older people for Science Together

The Science Together: Oxford Researchers and Communities (STORC) programme is looking for researchers with an interest in aging populations and tackling loneliness in the older generations, or for researchers who could provide impact analysis skills.

Working with the University's Garden's Libraries and Museums to engage the public: A Toolkit for Researchers

If you're interested in finding out what public engagement with research the University's Gardens Libraries and Museums can offer and support, this toolkit is for you; whether you're a researcher or supporting researchers.

PER opportunity with photographer Levon Biss

The award-winning macro photographer Levon Biss is currently developing a new project that will visualise elements of science, nature and technology. The intention is to entertain and engage the public on these subjects and encourage curiosity for their surroundings. The photographs will highlight details of our world normally hidden from view, revealing fascinating subjects and stories that will inspire the public to appreciate and investigate their environment further.

Communicating Your Science Online - Call for Contributions, and Online Training available Mon 30 March

Many of us are getting used to working at home and looking for ways to spend our time. Oxford Sparks is looking to coordinate contributions from researchers working from home to share online over the next month or so, and will be holding a webinar for those looking for more information.

New Oxford Sparks videos - call for proposals

Would you like to share your research with others, through a live action video? Submit an expression of interest 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.

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