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Science Together features in new University report

A new report emphasises the importance of the University's positive impact on Oxford and Oxfordshire. It is called 'Beyond Town and Gown: Working Towards a More Inclusive Oxford' and gives an overview of how the University already shares its resources and collaborates with local partners to shape a more positive future. Science Together features as a case study in the report.

Jumana Baghabrah writes about her experience with Sound Resource

Jumana Baghabrah, Exeter College DPhil student, has written a blog post about her Science Together experience with Sound Resource. She talks movingly about what participation in the project has meant to her, saying, "Working on this project alongside such inspiring women, from both the University and community partners, has been a truly rewarding experience...This project has given me the chance to step outside the focus of my doctorate, explore broader issues, and form meaningful new friendships."  Sound Resource's next Moving Music concerts are taking place at Dorchester Abbey on 7 July 2025.

Body Politic Dance seeks new trustees

One of this year's Science Together community partners, Body Politic, is looking for new trustees to join their board and help drive real change in the arts. They are seeking individuals who are passionate about equity, representation and widening access to the arts for young people from marginalised backgrounds. This job description provides more information about the role.

Oxfordshire Community Land Trust  Regenerative Building Workshops - 24-29 June

The OCLT team project is exploring Regenerative Community Building with three 2-day Regenerative Building workshops in partnership with Material Cultures. The workshops include local site visits and practical hands-on sessions and free/subsidised places are available. On 24-25 June the focus is Timber Cladding, on 26-27 June it is Clay Plastering and on 28-29 June it is Straw Bale Building.

Science Together community partners share expertise at Marmalade Festival

Marmalade Festival 2025 took place in Oxford during the first week of April. The festival is a partnership between the Old Fire Station and the Skoll World Forum and aims to connect people from around the world with global/local, strategic/grassroots perspectives. Past and present Science Together community partners such as Nai's House, Refugee Resource, AFiUK and Oxford Community Action shared their expertise as part of this event. The Old Fire Station and the Skoll Centre have collaborated together to create a Meaningful Measurement Playbook.

Science Together researchers interviewed for St Mary’s Lighthouse Radio

On the 12 February, pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bicester interviewed two Science Together researchers for their ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ programme for the school’s Lighthouse Radio on Mixcloud. The ‘Nature Challenges’ which are part of the project began featuring on the weekly show from the 5 March. On 10 March the children interviewed Amber, a Guest Supporter from Nai's House, another Science Together community partner. They talked about ways that young people can nurture their wellbeing - including the importance of nature.

Storytelling evaluation supports Science Together projects

Following two training sessions with the Old Fire Station about their Storytelling Evaluation Method used to measure qualitative impact, two Science Together projects are putting it into practice. The team working with Nai’s House are using the approach to assess the impact of suicide prevention training on police officers. The team working with Sound Resource are using it to assess the impact of Moving Music concerts on those with dementia and their carers.

University launches new strategy for public and community engagement with research

Science Together attended the PCER strategy launch event at Reuben College with dialogue activities to engage attendees in conversation about the most important features of effective community engagement. One of this year's community partners, Body Politic, gave a dance performance at the event.