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Francis Crick Institute workshop call

The Francis Crick Institute is a world-class centre for biomedical research, due to open soon in the King’s Cross area of London. The Crick will have a regular programme of exhibitions for the public, the first of which will be entitled ‘How do we look?’ It will examine and showcase how scientists from the Crick visualise […]

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Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious Awards

If you or your colleagues have an imaginative idea that could help engineers to communicate their expertise and passion for engineering to a wider audience, the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAENG) would like to hear from you. You could be an engineer interested in running your own project, or a science/engineering public awareness professional keen […]

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Royal Society of Biology – Charter Lecture

The West Midlands Branch of the Royal Society of Biology present Professor Gareth Williams of Bristol University. He will speak on Vaccination – Blessing or Curse at this year’s Charter Lecture. Professor Williams is a respected physician, academic and award winning medical author. His popular books Angel of Death: the story of smallpox, Paralysed with Fear: the […]

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BOM launch #artandtechsocial workshops

Free hot food & insight into how tech & art collide! Join Birmingham Open Media (BOM) for local food and drinks from Southside and get hands-on making with a bunch of like-minded folks interested in art and tech. This new monthly event aims to inspire emerging creatives and offer peer-to-peer tech support in a friendly, […]

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Future Debates: Genome Data Privacy

The West Midlands branch of the the British Science Association are hosting a debate on genome data privacy. Want to know why? Watch this video. A genome is an entire set of DNA; all the instructions for making every part of a living thing. Research into our genomes could improve our understanding of diseases, cancers […]

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‘Space for all’ funding call

The UK Space Agency invites applications for its Space For All, community funding scheme. This is intended to help members of the UK space community harness the inspirational value of space in education and outreach. The scheme will support activities that: capitalise on the inspirational value of space to engage relevant audiences; demonstrate new techniques that […]

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Geomorphological outreach grant

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 promotes the society, and particularly those that encourage media attention, are encouraged. Preference is given to activities that educate society about geomorphology. Grants are worth […]

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UoB Storytelling Researcher Video Competition

For researchers at the University of Birmingham, their annual competition is back starting next week and you have until noon on December 9th to create an engaging video centered on your research. There are rules, so read carefully. See entries from previous years here. Winners will be announced on Dec 15th at their Annual Public Engagement […]

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Female Engineers wanted for 19th July

Apologies for the last minute notice of this request.  Sarah is in need of 2 female engineers for an event at Swanshurst School next week and they do not need to be STEM Ambassadors. The event is taking place between 8.30 – 3.30pm on Tuesday 19th July.  The day will involve a Q&A session about […]

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Biology Week 2016!

Biology Week is an annual celebration of life science with events all over the UK and beyond for everyone from children to professional scientists. It is a great opportunity to share your passion for biology as part of the biggest week in the life sciences calendar, now in its fifth year! Biology Week 2016 will run […]