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Find the latest updates of public engagement news, opportunities, funding, and more.

Priyanka Dhopade at the final of 'I'm a researcher'

Online event: The Secrets of Public Engagement, 27 Feb

The team behind New Scientist Live are hosting an event to highlight New Scientist Live, and how to prepare memorable talks and interactive stands.

Take your research to IF-Oxford, deadline 17 April

IF-Oxford, the science and ideas festival that takes place in autumn around Oxford is inviting expressions of interest to take part.

Royal Microscopical Society Early career award, deadline 16 Feb

This award recognises the achievements of an outstanding early career imaging scientist in their contribution to microscopy, image analysis, or cytometry - including for public engagement activities.

Workshops and talks from the Oxford Policy Engagement Network

OPEN host a range of workshops and talks to provide practical guidance to researchers seeking to bridge the divide between research and policy.

Watch online: 'Why governments need scientists' with Sir Patrick Vallance, 21 Feb

Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor during the covid pandemic shares his experience to address the question “Why Governments need Scientists”.

Training: Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics

Join 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.

Academic Champion for Policy Engagement, Expressions of Interest, deadline 9 January

The Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) is looking for its next academic champion for policy engagement. The role will help OPEN to strengthen leadership for policy engagement and progress their mission.

Science Advice Note: How can policy making be improved by citizen science?

The Government Office for Science recently published a science advice note on how policy making can be improved by citizen science, based on a roundtable meeting with experts.

Royal Society David Attenborough Award and Lecture, deadline 23 February

The Royal Society invites nominations for the David Attenborough award and lecture. This recognises an individual for public engagement with science and comes with a media and a cash prize.

Oxford Policy Engagement Network Seed Fund, deadline 22 January

The Oxford Policy Engagement Network offers up to £5,000 to enable policy engagement projects.

Webinar: Navigating Government and Parliamentary Areas of Research Interest, 10 Jan

Government 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.

2024 – 2026 Parliamentary Thematic Research Leads, deadline 3 March

Thematic Research Leads (TRLs) are mid-career researchers embedded three days a week in UK Parliament to facilitate the use of research evidence and expertise in Parliament.

Take your research to New Scientist Live, deadline 31 January 2024

New Scientist Live, an in-person science event taking place in October 2024, are looking for speakers and interactive activities.

Online training: How to plan for Impactful Research, 5 December

The Physiological Society is hosting this three hour online training, which will include a mixture of theory, insights from research and practice, and activities.

Institute of Physics Awards, deadline for nominations 15 Jan 2024

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Institute of Physics Awards - including three for outstanding public engagement.

BBSRC professional internships for PhD students

Work placements are available for BBSRC-funded PhD students under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme, including in public engagement.

Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland Public Engagement and Outreach Grant, deadlines in Feb, March, April, July and August 2024

The Council of the Anatomical Society offers up to £500 to support the public engagement and outreach activities of members of the Society in the field of Anatomy.

Royal Society Public Engagement Fund, deadline 4 Dec

The Royal Society offers society-supported scientists up to £10,000 to support public engagement projects that are based on their research. The funds can also support researchers to develop their public engagement knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Online and in-person: Skills day – Running Hybrid Events, 7 Dec

This 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.

Free Training: Promoting Yourself and Communicating the Value of Your Work – 29 November

The 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.

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