The Institute of Physics, sponsored by the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Central Laser Facility, invites applications for the Rutherford plasma physics communication prize. This recognises outreach and communications of plasma physics to non-experts and the public. All members of the plasma physics community may submit nominations. Self-nominations are welcome. The prize is worth £500 […]
The British Science Festival is Europe’s longest standing science festival, travelling to a different place in the United Kingdom each year. It aims to diversify the public’s understanding of science, with an events programme that encompasses it in the broadest sense of the word. Next year, the Festival is taking place in Hull – the […]
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2018 Over-Ambitious Demo Challenge
Cheltenham Science Festival are on the hunt for contestants for our 2018 Over-Ambitious Demo Challenge! Do you have ideas for an exciting, surprising and overly ambitious demo? Find out more and pitch your ideas here: https://cheltenhamfestivals.wufoo.eu/forms/w7o9g380gbgq6t/ If you have any questions, give me a shout. Best wishes, Hana ________________________________ Hana Ayoob Programme Manager, Cheltenham Science […]
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The 2017 #BrumSciComm Xmas Bash
Just in case you aren’t aware, BrumScicomm are having a Christmas social this Sunday at Cherry Reds from 6pm. Here are some details: If you want food, you’ll be able to order straight off the menu. We will be doing a Secret Santa. If you wish to participate, bring something that is worth up to […]
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Express & Star STEM Competition
MNA, publishers of the Express & Star and Shropshire Star, has launched a STEM Challenge 2018 – Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths – to boost student engagement with these key topics and also give them an understanding of how what they learn in the classroom will play a vital role in future careers. The competition is […]
You can now book onto the programme of four, free online CPD activities created by the National STEM Learning Centres. Designed to help you plan and carry out effective STEM activities, the courses will equip you with the skills and confidence to inspire young people in STEM subjects and careers. The four courses can be […]
Students will love these online citizen science games about the evolution of vision and camouflage, and they could make a great science club resource: http://www.sensoryecology.com/games/ Funded by BBSRC, the key aims of this real research project are to understand how visual information guides behaviour, and how diversity in animal coloration results from key evolutionary processes, […]
There are still places left for the Little Event 2018. This year’s programme includes: Setting the scene – A whistle-stop tour of STEM engagement. Managing projects – From small events like 30-minute demo shows and table top interactives to workshops and science festivals, managing a project is just as important as creating its content. Presenting […]
Explorer Dome Midlands is looking to recruit a new presenter. We are a science outreach company that delivers hands-on science shows in an inflatable planetarium in schools across the region. As a former Outreach mentor, I know that you have the attitude and experience working with children that can make you a successful presenter for […]
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Job Vacancy at Science Oxford
Science Oxford has a new vacancy for someone to work with me as Head of Education Outreach. The application deadline is 9am Thursday 4 January and full details can be found here: http://theoxfordtrust.co.uk/vacancies/ Bridget Holligan Director of Education and Engagement Science Oxford Oxford Centre for Innovation New Road, Oxford OX1 1BY T: 01865 728953 | D: […]
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