Find the latest updates of public engagement news, opportunities, funding, and more.
Online training: Introduction to Risk Communication, 8 Dec
This 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.
Call for Volunteers: Pint of Science Oxford 2024
Pint of Science, the annual celebration of science taking place in pubs around the country, now in its eleventh year is on the search for keen volunteers to support events taking place in Oxford next year.
European Society for Paediatric Infectious Disease Distinguished Award for Communication
The European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases is welcoming nominations for this award, which recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional excellence in public communication of science related to paediatric infectious diseases.
Microbiology in society award, deadline 1 April 2024
The Microbiology Society offers up to £5,000 to support education, outreach or public engagement work that promotes the art and science of microbiology.
Legacy awards for STFC public engagement grants follow-on funding, deadline 19 Dec
STFC offers up to £50,000 to STFC grant-funded public engagement programmes to continue to grow and evolve over time.
Take your research to STEM for Britain at the UK Parliament, deadline 27 November
STEM for BRITAIN is a poster competition for early-stage researchers which is held in the Houses of Parliament. Applications are invited in five subject categories: Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences and Chemistry. Cash prizes are awarded.
Knowledge Exchange Seed Fund, rolling deadline until 3 May 2024.
The University's Knowledge Exchange Seed Fund provides up to £5,000 to support early-stage knowledge exchange activities with businesses, community and public sector organisations. Applications will be considered first-come, first-served until 3 May 2024.
Celebrating Excellence in Public Engagement: Oxford Physics Researchers Receive Awards
20 October 2023
Huge congratulations to Dr Laurence Wroe, Prof Alan Barr and collaborators for their awards, and their colleagues Dr Thomas Hird and Dr Katherine Shirley for being highly commended at the SEPnet and IRIS awards. Read more about their achievements here.
New case study: Sensing Volcanoes at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
A new case study has been published that delves into the experience of Professor David Pyle in Earth Sciences, who led a team engaging the public with volcanic eruptions at the prestigious Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
Take your research to Cheltenham Science Festival 2024
The popular science festival will take place 4-6 June 2024, and is inviting expressions of interest to host a range of events or to have a stall in one of their interactive zones.
European Research Council Public Engagement with Research award, deadline 21 Feb 2024
The European Research Council invites applications for its public engagement with research award, worth €10,000, which recognises former ERC grantees who have communicated their research to audiences outside of their domains, and demonstrated excellence in public engagement and outreach.
Government Areas of Interest - new database launched
Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) are specific topics or issues that the government is interested in. Researchers can use the database to identify pathways to align their own research with these priorities.
MPLS Public Engagement Training Schedule Announced!
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.
Take your research to the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar, deadline 15 December
The Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar is a family-friendly event that attracts over 3,000 members of the community. It is free to take part and the team are keen to hear from anyone who has interactive activities and workshops, activities, talks, workshops, demonstrations or exhibitions.
Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach grants, deadlines 4 Sept and 6 Nov 2023
The Royal Society of Chemistry offers up to £10k through small and large grants to support members, individuals and organisations to run chemistry-based public and schools engagement activities. The scheme has rolling monthly deadlines throughout 2023.
Narrative CVs: new guidance
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
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
This article by Richard Holliman (Open University) goes through key questions to consider and plan engaging research communications through the research lifecycle.
Read: How to get a book deal in Science and Tech (and then write it)
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.
Engaging Young Minds: Students Connect with Physicists at 'I'm a Scientist... Get me out of Here' Physics Zone
In March 2023, the 'I'm a Scientist... Get me out of Here' Physics Zone took place, providing an exciting opportunity for students across the UK to engage with physicists from various backgrounds and explore the wonders of physics based on their own interests.