Archive for January, 2010
I’m a Scientist get me out of here!
An award-winning event, funded by the Wellcome Trust, that gets real scientists talking to students, online.
Over two weeks scientists can talk to hundreds of school students, without leaving their labs. Thanks to a Society award from Wellcome we will be running the event much bigger than ever before – so we are looking for plenty [...]
Want to take part in The Lost World Project?
Do you want the chance to join internationally acclaimed documentary makers, travel to South America, discover and film one of the least explored corners of Earth?
Environmental charity Ibex Earth is seeking twelve young adults from across the UK to take part in the adventure of a lifetime. Mount Roraima is Arthur Conan Doyle’s lost world – [...]
Science, Technology & Innovation in Scotland – Engagement Grants
To help promote better interaction between scientists and the public, promote science’s contribution to our economy and culture, and inspire our next generation of scientists, the Scottish Government supports ’science engagement’ activities through a grant programme run by the Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser.
Grant funding for activities in Scotland
Projects that receive funding may:
Give members [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )BBC Bang Goes The Theory
Last summer, more than 150 academics, representing all the Beacons and the Open University, teamed up to answer questions from viewers of BBC1’s family science series Bang Goes the Theory. Along with presenter Dr. Yan Wong we addressed more than 100 questions, and the BBC came away hugely impressed with the enthusiasm, skill, professionalism, and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How to create Impact through Public Engagement with Research
Open to Heriot-Watt University staff.LUNCHTIME SEMINAR:
5 February 2010, 12.15-13.45pm, Postgraduate Centre room 3.04
How to create Impact through Public Engagement with Research presented by Edinburgh Beltane.
Join us to discover the benefits of engaging the public with your research. We will be discussing how to measure the impact of engagement work and what the Edinburgh Beltane can [...]
Public Engagement Challenes – Some Funding Still Available
We are in the process of awarding six successful applicants from the recent Public Engagement Challenge call run by the Edinburgh Beltane. There are however, still some limited funds still available to be awarded if you were unable to make the December deadline.
If you have a public engagement event, or cultural change project you would [...]
Idiocy and Public Engagement with Science Seminar
ISSTI seminar, all welcome no need to book.
Monday 8th February 2010, 3.30-5pm
Seminar Room 1.06,
Old Surgeons’ Hall,
High School Yards,
University of Edinburgh
Prof Mike Michael, Goldsmiths, University of London
“What we are busy doing…”: Idiocy and Public Engagement with Science
Abstract:
Public engagement with science seems to have become a major theme in contemporary science [...]
Introduction to the News Media
The Science Media Centre are running a beginner’s guide to the media, giving you an insight into the way the news media works. You will get a whistle-stop tour of some of the key issues, hearing from journalists, press officers and other scientists about:
the deadlines that journalists work to
the role of the editor
how journalists find stories
top tips [...]
Economic Recession and Mental Health Seminar
Seminar and reception – “Economic Recession and Mental Health”, hosted by the Health Policy and Practice Network at the University of Edinburgh;
Thursday 4th March 2010,
Teviot Row House Dining Room,
Bristo Square,
Edinburgh
Registration opens at 12.00, lunch is available from 12.30 and the seminar starts at 13.15. There will be four presentations, providing different perspectives on the [...]
Coherence in British International Development Policy – Call for Papers
The Development Policy Group of the University of Edinburgh’s Public Policy Network (PPN), in collaboration with the Development Politics Group of the PSA UK, is holding a one-day workshop at the Political Studies Association UK conference in Edinburgh, 29 March to 1 April 2010.
The workshop will be held on Monday 29th March.
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: February 28th 2010
Contact: [...]
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