Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK Government\u2019s Chief Scientific Advisor during the covid pandemic shares his experience to address the question \u201cWhy Governments need Scientists\u201d.
\n \n\n \n \nJoin 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.
\n \n\n \n \nGovernment 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.
\n \n\n \n \nThe Physiological Society is hosting this three hour online training, which will include a mixture of theory, insights from research and practice, and activities.
\n \n\n \n \nThis 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.
\n \n\n \n \nThe 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.
\n \n\n \n \nThe 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.
\n \n\n \n \nThe 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 \u00a3250 honorarium, free public engagement training, and travel and accommodation for the British Science Festival held in East London, September 2024.
\n \n\n \n \nThe Conversation is an independent source of news analysis and expert comment. They have created a series of new training courses to help academics write for The Conversation.
\n \n\n \n \nFameLab is an international competition on the search for the next best science communicator. The competition is open to early career scientists and engineers, and offers training and great opportunities to develop your skills, connections and profile.
\n \n\n \n \nThis one-day online course from Blue Fire Films aims to teach you the fundamentals of social media and develop your confidence to plan and execute professional posts to promote your science.
\n \n\n \n \nThis interactive online workshop will provide a deeper understanding of the science behind risk communication and aims to give a practical opportunity to formulate and get feedback on your own communication plan on a risk topic that's relevant to you.
\n \n\n \n \nThe Nuffield Foundation Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology (POST) Fellowship scheme supports PhD students who are undertaking or have recently finished their PhD studies to work in UK parliament for 13 weeks to assist POST in providing briefing material for parliamentarians on emerging science topics
\n \n\n \n \nThe pairing scheme gives policymakers and research scientists an opportunity to experience each other\u2019s worlds.
\n \n\n \n \nThe 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.
\n \n\n \n \nCommunicate is the UK\u2019s 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.
\n \n\n \n \nAvailable 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.
\n \n\n \n \nDoctoral students funded by UKRI research councils are invited to apply for these three month internships, which can take place in policy organisations.
\n \n\n \n \nA 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.
\n \n\n \n \nThe University of Nottingham Malaysia offers this 8 week course that will help you get to grips with community engagement, effective education, and conservation tactics.
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