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Free Evaluation Training

sarahleith — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:41:46 +0000

09 February 2012

Ever wondered whether the HE STEM outreach activities you are doing have any value? Want to improve your practice but don't know where to start? Fed up of feedback questionnaires but want to develop an evaluation plan that works for you? Look no further.

The National HE STEM programme have funded the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) and Beacons for Public Engagement to bring you two exciting new courses

University Outreach Awards

LisaA — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:47:26 +0000

07 February 2012

European Competition for Best Innovations in University Outreach and Public Engagement

As part of the EC-funded ULab project, the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford is organizing an online competition to identify the most innovative outreach and public engagement activities carried out by European Universities. Both individuals and groups may apply for awards.

Bringing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curricula to life through public engagement

david — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:45:54 +0000

Thu, 2012-03-01 09:15 - 16:00

“Embedding public engagement as part of the curriculum can help students to see the difference that their subject can make to others. It can also help students to learn in new ways, and develop into graduates who know how to make a positive contribution to society”

Danielle Grufferty, Vice President Society & Citizenship, NUS

RCUK Public Engagement with Research Policy Manager

LisaA — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:59:26 +0000

06 February 2012

Starting salary from £26,610 per annum + benefits

The Research Councils UK Public Engagement with Research (PER) Team develops and delivers joint strategy and policies, and public engagement programmes across the Research Councils.

RCUK now have an exciting opportunity for a Public Engagement with Research Policy Manager to join their team.

You will be responsible for delivering, coordinating and facilitating the development of a portfolio of team projects and providing support in development and implementation of future activities in these areas.

Call for papers: International Conference on Science Communication 2012

sarahleith — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:54:40 +0000

06 February 2012

The 2012 edition of the International Conference on Science Communication, "Les journées Hubert Curien" which will take place in Nancy from the 3rd to the 7th September 2012.

The theme of the 2012 conference is: "Science Communication: International Perspectives, Issues and Strategies"

Impact and Evaluation - Learning Together

sophie — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:03:04 +0000

Tue, 2012-02-07 (All day)

The Great North Museum, Newcastle

The University Museums Group (UMG) and the NCCPE are partnering on this one day conference - which is also the UMG Annual Conference.

Funding available for STEM third sector (charity) organisations to work with universities

LisaA — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:59:17 +0000

24 January 2012

The South West region of the National HE STEM Programme (www.hestem-sw.org.uk) is, in conjunction with educational charity AccessHE, leading on an initiative to construct a sustainable basis for enhanced partnership between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and `Third Sector' organisations in the delivery of activities to enable progression to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) study at higher education level for learners from groups presently under-represented in higher education.

ESRC Funding for Knowledge Exchange

sarahleith — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:15:40 +0000

19 January 2012

The ESRC's knowledge exchange funding call is now open and will close on 7 Feb. It includes public engagement within the call.

The scheme provides the opportunity to apply for funding for knowledge exchange activities at any stage of the research lifecycle, and is aimed at maximising the impact of social science research outside academia.

Student conference – Learning to make a difference - 17th March 2012

LisaA — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:16:29 +0000

19 January 2012

What is it?

Are you interested in finding out how you can make a difference in your world?

This is a one day event which will leave you with tangible skills and useful advice on how to make a difference - big or small.

The day is organised by students for students interested in learning to make a difference in their communities.

Rules of Engagement Seminars

sarahleith — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:57:57 +0000

16 January 2012

Following on from the AHRC/NCCPE public engagement seminar last Autumn, The Culture Capital Exchange are producing The Rules of Engagement, a series of informal seminars aimed at assisting academic researchers communicate their research in a range of public situations and media. Topics covered include expressing complex ideas in an accessible way, making the most of networking, top tips on public speaking, blogging, tweeting, and presenting yourself and your ideas to the media.

Join us for these early evening sessions at Somerset House; wine and nibbles provided!