A collaborative space for creatives, researchers and science communicators around the Midlands to share news, ideas, upcoming events and thoughts on outreach and public engagement activities.
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News
Drought story competition
For anyone keeping young people busy in the school holidays, the DRY Project (Drought Risk & You) is re-running a story competition to capture stories of drought,… Read more “Drought story competition”
Jobs – Medical Mavericks
Medical Mavericks are currently looking for enthusiastic presenters to help deliver workshops and assemblies across the UK as well as visit science fair and exhibitions. We are… Read more “Jobs – Medical Mavericks”
The Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Awards
Originally posted on Think: Public Engagement with Research:
The Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Awards will be closing for applications at the end of the…
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.
We turned 4 in July, and keeping with our tradition, we’re having a family picnic. Join us on Saturday 18th August, 12:00 till 18:00, at the band stand in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham. If you’re looking for the bandstand, it’s towards the top of the hill, past the crazy golf and near the toilets. Just look for the giant bubbles. Everyone is welcome and feel free to bring your entry for the #GreatBrumSciCommBakeOff.
Ooo, dates for next year already? Friday 11th January 2019. We’re inviting science teachers from all over to join us as we hit the ASE Conference programme! “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
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 translating research 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 researchers, 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
