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\n \n \n Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks\n \n \n
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\n \n \nThe people behind the 'Science Capital' research and projects have a launched a new project focussed on young peoples' engagement with STEM, and how to help make it more equitable. They've released some new publications and tools for those undertaking engagement.
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\n \n\n \n\n 2 November 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nDr Becky Smethurst (Department of Physics) has been awarded the Mary Somerville Medal for exceptional early career contributions to public engagement within physics in recognition of the success of her YouTube channel, Dr Becky.
\n \n\n \n \n Dr Fiona Suttle\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 26 October 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nAn update on what's coming up at Oxford Sparks - the University of Oxford's platform for digital science engagement.
\n \n\n \n \n Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 21 October 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThe Science Writing Round-Up is a monthly collection of the latest news, opportunities, resources, videos, and events related to science writing and science journalism. If you're interested in writing for the public or perhaps intrigued about career opportunities in the areas then it's well worth a read and subscribing to.
\n \n\n \n \n Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 19 October 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nFutureLearn is hosting this free three-week course, created by staff at the Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Presenter Network. Learn how to improve your presentation skills (face to face and digitally) and add personality into your presentation style.
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\n \n \nThe Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemistry World provides a short article highlighting some of the key ways to hone your communications with the media.
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\n \n\n \n\n 5 October 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nIn this Sharing Science webinar, part of the American Geophysical Union's \"How to: Skills for the Complete Scientist\" series, learn from folks who have both written and edited op-eds and LTEs for local and national outlets.
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\n \n\n \n\n 5 October 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThese focused, practical webinars are 45 minutes long, and give an insight into how to use research to engage with Parliament.
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\n \n\n \n\n 1 October 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThe Department of Physics recently hosted Dr Martin Archer, Stephen Hawking fellow in space physics and public engagement at Imperial College London to talk about what we know about what factors affect STEM aspirations, what's likely to impact aspirations, before talking through a case study of a project he's been involved in.
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\n \n\n \n\n 3 September 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThe University's PER Conference (7-10 July 2020) session videos and slides, etc., will be online for another month.
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\n \n\n \n\n 1 September 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nIn 2020 summer term, as schools closed down due to the corona virus pandemic, Cowley Road Works facilitated projects to bring together researchers and school students in an engagement project for children to access from their homes. Originally envisaged as a project to bring research to life as part of the Carnival in July, here we report how the modified online project went.
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\n \n\n \n\n 14 August 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nSeven projects from Medical Sciences and MPLS have been awarded funding in Round 2 of the Enriching Engagement grant scheme. They join the six Round 1 projects awarded in November 2019. Have a read of the project summaries for a bit of inspiration.
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\n \n\n \n\n 27 July 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThis new guide from the Centre for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement presents a range of 'recipes' of how to do various different event formats virtually, with plenty of useful practical tips and tricks.
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\n \n\n \n\n 23 July 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThe Public Attitudes to Science surveys take place every five or so years, taking the pulse of the nation in terms of how people feel about science - covering various aspects of engagement with and trust of science, as well as attitudes towards specific topics.
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\n \n\n \n\n 3 July 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThrow away your boiler plates, UKRI's new approach to embedding impact in research grants aims for more creative and meaningful plans. I've taken a look at what each of the research councils are saying about it.
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\n \n \nAn article reviewing what we know about misinformation's origins, how we process information, and why it's so tricky to tackle misinformation. It provides some simple practical recommendations for anyone interested in understanding more to improve their practice.
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\n \n \nThe Working Scientist Podcast from Nature Careers discusses the craft of clear storytelling and science writing with seasoned communicators and journalists.
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\n \n \nBarry J Gibb, film-maker and former scientist has made this handy short introduction on how to make decent quality videos from home - based on a workshop he normally delivers.
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\n \n\n \n\n 14 April 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThe National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) invites applications for its public engagement awards that support NC3Rs-funded researchers to engage the public with the approaches being taken to replace, reduce and refine animal use in science with the aim is to share the benefits of the centre\u2019s research to science and society, and promote thought-provoking events across the UK for a range of different audiences. Up to \u00a31,500 is available.
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\n \n\n \n\n 30 March 2020\n \n
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\n \n \nThe team behind the Nappy Science and Parenting Science gangs have written up their top tips on using social media for public-led engagement - a really interesting read for anyone looking to do rich online science engagement.
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