News
‘Leading science engagement in a changing world’
Last month the British Science Association invited senior leaders from a range of organisations across the UK to a one-off event. ‘Leading science engagement in a changing… Read more “‘Leading science engagement in a changing world’”
Parliamentary survey for academics on barriers to engagement
The UK Parliament wants to understand the barriers for academics in working with us, particularly those academics from more diverse backgrounds. We are aware that some groups… Read more “Parliamentary survey for academics on barriers to engagement”
SMASHfestUK Production Assistant required
SMASHfestUK is an award winning science communication company based in Deptford South London. We are best known for SMASHfestUK a narrative driven STEAM festival held in Deptford… Read more “SMASHfestUK Production Assistant required”
Socials
We meet once a month at various places around the region, often in Birmingham city centre. During the summer months we host a family picnic day, featuring the ‘Great BrumSciComm Bake Off’.
It is not unusual for people to try out new demonstrations, seek career advice or find themselves planning work with each other. We get people who aren’t even scientists; so no excuse. There is no guest speaker and we like it informal.
Our 3rd birthday was EPIC! Thanks to everyone that came. Get the 23rd of August in your diaries. We’re booking our usual place. Upstairs at Cherry Reds, John Bright Street, Birmingham, from 6pm. Come and say hi.
Definitely a sociable bunch.
– Sarah Bearchell
Resources
New to SciComm?
Everybody started somewhere! If you have no idea what science communication, or ‘scicomm’ is about then start here, with our collected thoughts.
This resource will give you a glimpse into what scicomm is and the many different ways you might have come across it already.
Useful Contacts
Not an exhaustive list, but at least a nudge in the right direction of the people and groups who are working in the region.
If you want to tell stories about science or feel you can be of help to those who are, then let get in touch.
Forum
Got a question? Want to share something? Looking for advice from the comfort of your sofa? Want to see what artists and scientists talk about?
We have a Google forum and invite you to chat with us. There are few rules but keep on topic and play nicely.
About
#BrumSciComm was born in a cafe on a random afternoon. Three friends realised they had lots of ideas about telling stories about science but never got round to sharing them. They decided on an excuse to get together with others, but without an agenda, so nothing like a meeting at all. As a community of practice, we are made up of representatives of many organisations and are our own boss. ^_^
Like other examples around the country, the idea was to invite scientists, artists, creatives and science communicators to share ideas about how to work together. We are journalists, researchers, teachers, performers, writers, buskers, musicians, film-makers, amateurs and professionals.
We are listed with the NCCPE public engagement ambassador scheme for the South-West, North-West of England and all of Wales. If you are running an arts or science conference or training session in the region, let us know and we can meet up; maybe even organise a social to coincide with you.
All images courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
