Find the latest updates of public engagement news, opportunities, funding, and more.
University PCER Fund, termly deadlines - next one 28 October
The University's Public and Community Engagement with Research Fund offers up to £6,000 each to fund public and community engagement with research activity. There are termly deadlines.
Take your research to Cheltenham Science Festival 2025, deadline 31 October
Cheltenham Science Festival's open call for expressions of interest to take part in next year's festival is open.
MPLS PCER Fellowships - Apply Now! Deadline 4 October
Up to £4,000 is available to researchers and professional services staff to strengthen support and culture for Public and Community Engagement with Research (PCER) in MPLS departments.
Join Science Together – our local community engagement with research programme! Deadline 7 October
Researchers, public engagement professionals, and community members are invited to collaborate on impactful projects addressing local challenges. No experience is required – just bring your passion and curiosity! This 10-month programme offers a unique opportunity to share your skills, learn from community partners, and make a real impact.
Online Training: Using ChatGPT for Communications, 16 October
Join the Methods for Change live workshop this October, where experts will help you learn to use ChatGPT to communicate your impact evaluation findings to a range of interested parties.
Take your research to the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar, deadline 31 October
The annual Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar will be back on Saturday 1st March 2025 and they are seeking individuals to take part in the event. No experience required.
Sign up to AHTV2024
AHTV takes places 6 November in London, bringing together academics and the broadcast industry to forge relationships and discuss working together.
Take your science to Oxplore Festival, deadline 31 October
The Oxplore Festival is heading to Bradford in July next year and are in search of engaging and interactive stalls. They can cover payment for time, travel, and accommodation.
Celebrating the Success of the DPhil Public Engagement with Research Training Programme
4 September 2024
DPhil students in the AIMS and StatML CDTs plus invited guests gathered at Lady Margaret Hall to celebrate the achievements over this year-long training programme, and award prizes.
Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious Public Engagement grants, deadline 25 Sept
The Ingenious award scheme offers up to £30k to support projects that engage the public with engineers and engineering while providing engineers with skills and opportunities in public engagement.
Inspire Fund - Azheimer's Research UK Public Engagement Grants, deadline 4 September
Alzheimer's Research UK offers up to £25,000 to support innovative projects that engage the public with the topic of dementia and the research going on into the condition.
Science Filmmaking Workshop, 18-20 November
Blue Films are hosting this three day practical training course near Bristol to show how to make great films about research.
Online training: Science Communication through Poetry
Explore the art of science communication, not through charts and graphs, but through the captivating medium of poetry. This online course is designed to help you delve into the world of scientific poetry, unravelling its potential and discovering its immense power in illuminating complex scientific concepts.
Opening soon: the University's refreshed PCER Fund - PLUS reviewers wanted, deadline 14 August
The University's refreshed Public and Community Engagement with Research Fund will be open for applications in the autumn. In the meantime they're looking for members of the internal review panel. Read more to find out about changes plus how you can sign up to be a review panel member.
Pride in STEM - Small Grants Scheme, deadline 12 August
Pride in STEM, a UK charity supporting LGBTQIA+ folks in STEM communities - have a small grants scheme open this summer, which is offering up to £1,000 to support projects that engage with their theme in the local community.
Consultation: What affects your engagement with the UK Government, deadline 16 August
The Government Office for Science’s Academic Engagement team would like to explore perceptions of the academic community who are engaging with government.
UKRI Policy Engagement Internships, deadline 2 October
UKRI policy internships allow UKRI-funded doctoral students to undertake a three-month placement a policy organisation.
OPEN Fellowships 2024-25: call for applications now open, deadline 14 October
OPEN Fellowships offer up to £20,000 to foster sustained collaboration between research and policy partners.
Treasure Hunt on a Desert Island: A Fun Way to Learn Reinforcement Learning
Jacques Cloete and his team of DPhil students created this pirate-themed treasure hunt that teaches the Exploration/Exploitation Dilemma in machine learning through interactive play. Here, Jacques explains the game and provides everything you need to use it yourself in your outreach and engagement activities.