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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
7 October 2022
Public Engagement - case study Public Engagement - opportunity Public Engagement - training
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.
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.
Taking research to festivals - an overview
24 October 2018
This new overview provides 'at a glance' information about a range of local and national festivals for you to consider taking your research to.
Join 'Things We Don't Know About Science' Website
Things We Don't Know About Science are keen to sign researchers up to the platform to update people about their work.
Write for The Conversation: a guide for academics
The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. The University are members and as such can contribute stories to the site, which can then be republished. Here they provide a comprehensive guide to better understand what they do and how you can get involved.