A centuries-old tradition becomes a necessity in an age of shrinking research budgets In the shadow of the Shard skyscraper, King’s College London is building a £12m science communication centre. Science Gallery London, due to open next year, is a symbol of the public’s growing desire to learn more about science and the parallel wish of researchers to engage […]
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A collaborative space for creatives, scientists and science communicators around the Midlands to share news, upcoming events and thoughts on outreach and public engagement activities.
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Imperfect VR Workshop
Interested in learning more about Virtual Reality? Michael Straeubig (@crcdng) will be leading a 4-hour workshop where you can explore creating in virtual reality with only your smartphone and a Google Cardboard. In this workshop we will create a small, quirky VR experience with A-Frame and Google Cardboard. A-Frame is a beginner-friendly but capable open […]
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Paid Internship at RSB (London)
The Royal Society of Biology are currently looking to recruit a Biology Week intern, to help their communications and public engagement team with the running of this year’s Biology Week. They are offering a paid placement for 10 weeks here in their London office, suitable for anyone who has bags of enthusiasm for biology and […]
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‘Now We Are Three’
On the 4th of July, #BrumSciComm turned three years old. This is a good opportunity to reflect and celebrate on what we’ve done, but also ask you what you would like to see us try. We’ve held a social event every month since we were born and have welcomed artists, industry professionals, academics and researchers […]
The College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham are seeking a Student Recruitment Coordinator to join the Student Recruitment team within the broader Marketing and Communications team based in the College to provide day to day support for student recruitment activities and processes. The successful candidate will be expected to build […]
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Funding for Geomorphology outreach
The British Society for Geomorphology invites applications for its geomorphological outreach grant. This enables members to organise geomorphological outreach activities involving schools, the general public or industry. Any activity that will bring greater public understanding, engagement and discussion of geomorphology, particularly those attracting media attention are encouraged. Members of the society may apply. Grants are […]
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WORLDS COLLIDE (July 26)
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Job – National Schools’ Observatory
The National Schools’ Observatory (NSO) and Liverpool John Moores Uni have a very unusual 0.2FTE post for a couple of years for a Science Communicator to help bring astronomy to some remote communities around the UK: They are looking to recruit an enthusiastic science communicator to join their STFC-funded Astronomy for Remote and Island Schools […]
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Biochemical Society outreach grants
The Biochemical Society is offering grants of up to £1000 to assist with the direct costs associated with an event and expenses incurred (e.g. transports and/or teacher cover) as part of their support of scientific outreach activities that communicate excitement of molecular bioscience to you people and the community. There are two round of applications […]
The Black Country Living Museum are currently advertising for a STEAM Learning Developer. They are looking for someone with expertise in a STEM subject – either a teacher or someone from industry – who is passionate about inspiring young people. Here is the link: http://www.bclm.co.uk/about/jobs-at-the-museum/4.htm These are exciting times at the BCLM as they have just […]
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