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This brief, accessible online course from Lifeology takes you through key concepts and tips to make sure your science communication connects with your audience.
IoP Communicators Conference, 16 November, London
Public Engagement - training
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.
Communicate 2023: Together For Nature, digital, Bristol, Manchester and London, 14-16 Nov
Public Engagement - training
Communicate is the UK’s annual conference for environmental communicators, welcoming anyone who develop their skills, share best practice and debate latest issues in science communication, nature conservation and engaging people with the natural world.
MPLS Public Engagement Training Schedule Announced!
Public Engagement - training Training and development
Available to all in MPLS and MSD, our courses are available throughout the academic year to support you with your public engagement skillset. This year we are launching exciting new courses.
UK Research and Innovation Policy Internships, deadline 2 October
Policy Engagement Public Engagement - opportunity Public Engagement - training
Doctoral students funded by UKRI research councils are invited to apply for these three month internships, which can take place in policy organisations.
Narrative CVs: new guidance
Public Engagement - training
A new comprehensive guide has been created to help you craft your narrative CV, also known as a resume for research and innovation. This includes a section on 'contributions to wider society', i.e., public engagement and outreach.
Online course: Leadership in Environmental Education and Conservation
Public Engagement - training
The University of Nottingham Malaysia offers this 8 week course that will help you get to grips with community engagement, effective education, and conservation tactics.
Read: Questions to foster open and engaging research communication
Public Engagement - training
This article by Richard Holliman (Open University) goes through key questions to consider and plan engaging research communications through the research lifecycle.
Social Media for Scientists, 4 July
Public Engagement - training
An introductory online course for scientists wanting to learn the nuts and bolts of using social media and how to create stand-out content.
Read: How to get a book deal in Science and Tech (and then write it)
Public Engagement - training
Adam Kucharski, professor of infection disease epidemiology, shares a summary of his top tips and advice on how to get a non-fiction book deal.
Webinar: Engaging young people through arts and creativity, 12 July
Public Engagement - training
Cap-a-pie recently worked with an insect researcher to develop and deliver 'Vanishing Act', a theatre show. In this webinar they will share how they went about it, and the lessons they learned. Open to anyone interested in engaging young people through arts and creativity.
Workshop: Writing for policy audiences, 25 or 26 July, deadline 3 July
Policy Engagement Public Engagement - training Training and development
A beginner and advanced workshop looking at how to convey complex information for policy audiences. In person. Free but you need to submit an expression of interest to attend.
British Ecological Society POST Fellowship, deadline 13 June
Policy Engagement Public Engagement - opportunity Public Engagement - training
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.
New Resource: Participatory Research
Public Engagement - training
This resource has been created to help researchers do really high quality, thoughtful, inclusive and responsible participatory research. The resource includes key considerations, helpful guidance and inspiring case studies.
Guide: Maths in Journalism
Public Engagement - training
Knology and PBS Newshour have produced this guidance for journalists to effectively report numbers, but is a useful guide for anyone communicating numbers, with do's and don'ts covering health and medicine, climate, and economics in particular.
Talking Maths in Public, Newcastle, 31 Aug-2 Sept
Public Engagement - training
Talking Maths in Public is a conference for people who work in or otherwise participate in communicating mathematics to the public. There will be two days of workshops, talks and more, and is available to attend in person or online.
Community Engagement for Researchers - Essential Handbook Now Available
Public Engagement - training
Dr Sam Illingworth has written a useful guide for researchers who are interested in doing community engagement. It includes good tips and case studies to inspire meaningful community engagement as well as strategies for measuring impact of community engagement efforts.
BIG - STEM Communicators Network Event - Birmingham, 26-28 July
Public Engagement - training
A three day event for anyone involved in STEM engagement to network, showcase and develop skills.
Learn about Public Engagement with Research at your own pace
Public Engagement - training Training and development
For busy researchers keen to get a primer on the basics of public engagement with research, we have created a new online course that you can complete whenever suits.
Science Media Centre Internship programme – Applications Open for March 2023 – October 2023 [LONDON, London Living Wage (£11.95/hr)]
Public Engagement - opportunity Public Engagement - training
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.
Free online training: How to talk about vaccines when you’re not an expert
Public Engagement - training
Many scientists are sought for information about vaccines and viruses. But not all clinicians, researchers and scientists are expected to know everything so this short course from Cochrane on Lifeology aims to give practical tips to help you.