The Department of Engineering Science in collaboration with the Oxford Policy Engagement Network are hosting a series of events aimed at closing the gap between the scientific community, by better equipping researchers with the awareness, knowledge and tools to engage in research-backed policymaking. The events take place on 26 June and 3 July.
\n \n\n \n \nThe Institute of Physics is hosting this free one day conference at their premises in London. You can also submit ideas for talks and posters, deadline 27 Sept.
\n \n\n \n \nChenying Liu (Engineering) has won the Josh Award, a national prize for early-career science communicators celebrating science communication that demonstrates fun with a purpose.
\n \n\n \n \nThe final saw eight competitors vying for the Three Minute Thesis prize.
\n \n\n \n \nThe British Ecological Society (BES) is offering an opportunity for its members to contribute to the development of science policy in the UK.
\n \n\n \n \nThis year's symposium will take place Thursday 19 September at Northumbria University. They're inviting session submissions for a range of formats, around a diverse range of themes, from evaluation through to reaching under-represented audiences.
\n \n\n \n \nA new case study charting the journey of developing and delivering three research-based workshops designed for schools, each based on a different group in the Department of Chemistry.
\n \n\n \n \nSense about Science are running a Standing up for Science workshop for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) on Friday 1st March at the University of Nottingham, as part of our Voice of Young Science network.
\n \n\n \n \nThe AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science, established in 2010, recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science activities. The award comes with a cash prize.
\n \n\n \n \nThe AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science was established in 1987 to recognize scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science. There is a cash prize.
\n \n\n \n \nThis award will recognise high-quality public engagement, both of pharmacology research and inspiring the public about pharmacology generally. The award comes with a cash prize.
\n \n\n \n \nA new case study chronicles Mike\u2019s journey into public engagement with AI, highlighting his initial motivations, the milestones he has achieved, and the lessons learned along the way.
\n \n\n \n \nOxford University Development's community engagement programme are inviting researchers to come along to their Family Science Day.
\n \n\n \n \nGreen Man festival (15-18 Aug, Wales) is inviting applications to host a stall at the popular family-friendly festival in Wales, in their science-focussed area, Einstein's Garden.
\n \n\n \n \nWe'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).
\n \n\n \n \nOxford University Development are hosting this opportunity for researchers to showcase their research to visitors at the Begbroke Science Park, following a successful event last year.
\n \n\n \n \nDr Frances Colles (Biology) talks through the Genome Detectives project, an online citizen science initiative designed to decode the complexities of bacterial genomes.
\n \n\n \n \nThe British Ecological Society Engagement Award recognises an ecologist who has ridged the gap between ecology and other groups. The award includes a cash prize of \u00a31000.
\n \n\n \n \nThe John Maddox Prize from Sense About Science and Nature is a prestigious award presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to promoting sound science on a matter of public interest, whilst facing difficulty or hostility in doing so.
\n \n\n \n \nIn their twelfth year, these awards recognise and celebrate impacts achieved by researchers.
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