With public health, the planet and the future of humanity on the line, it’s more important than ever that the knowledge science creates be as widely shared as possible. That’s why actor and science communicator Alan Alda is teaming up with Scientific American to kick off a new Facebook Live series about how to write blogs and op-eds for […]
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‘Just Add Imagination’ resource
We are excited to share our new resource for parents and families, called ‘Just Add Imagination‘. It is part of our new Parents for STEM Futures project to actively engage parents of primary school aged children in science and maths subjects. This digital (and printable) resource aims to show how creative and exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering […]
It’s that time again – we’re looking for two moderators to work with us on our online events this November. We’re running I’m a Scientist UK and Ireland, I’m an Engineer UK and I’m a Medic. The job consists of moderating live chats, approving students’ questions, checking content and generally helping to run the events. […]
We’re looking for a full-time Festivals Coordinator to join our Science and Literature Festival programming teams. This is a new role and will involve working on the events programmes and interactive exhibitions at both Festivals. The closing date is Monday 23rd October at 9am, and interviews will be held on Tuesday 31st October in Cheltenham. […]
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IoP’s ‘3 Minute Wonder’ competition
This year sees the return of the Institute of Physics’ national ‘3 Minute Wonder’ science communication competition! Described as “Educational, inspiring and entertaining all at once”, 3 Minute Wonder challenges researchers in physics-related fields (industry OR academia) to explain their work in … yes, you guessed it … just three minutes. Participants pitch their research […]
Paradigm Electronic Arts Festival is a fusion of events, exhibition, networking and workshops where design and technology meet art and music. It exists to represent and develop participation in electronic arts in Edinburgh and spark relationships for international artistic collaborations. Paradigm is a new node for attracting emerging culture and innovation, a place for digital […]
We are delighted to announce the 2017/2018 Astronomy in the City season! Here are the dates; get them in your diary now. Our first event will be 18 October and will include a talk on the latest (NOBEL PRIZE WINNING!) gravitational-wave discoveries from our LIGO team. Tickets are now available from https://astrointhecity102017.eventbrite.co.uk Astronomy in the City is a series […]
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October is NERC engagement month
October is public engagement month on social media for @NERCscience! What are your engagement experiences and what works well? Why do you engage? What do you wish you knew when you started? Read our new engagement blog Find out our Reasons to Engage for each day of October and share your thoughts and images, using the hashtag #NERCengage Join the […]
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CAPjournal #22 Now Available
The 22nd issue of CAPjournal is now available online. In this issue our contributors explore the value and challenges of working in different venues — our libraries, airplanes and airport lounges. We look at the partnerships that grow behind the scenes when we use new spaces and what these can mean for the reach and […]
Science Gallery London are looking for an exceptional individual to join our communications team. Science Gallery London, a part of King’s College London, will open to the public in 2018 on Guy’s Campus and will be a new vibrant space where art and science collide. Your role will be integral to delivering the launch campaign […]
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