#BrumSciCommThe Lapworth Museum of Geology at the University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that it has had a new arrival… a Darwinopterus! This short film (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kczv92B7tXg) shows its first few moments in the museum and it settling into its new surroundings. I hope you like this short video. This is a particularly important year […]
As part of the EU Doing-It-Together Science project, the Waag Society in Amsterdam are launching a 4-month travelling Science Bus which will bring hands-on workshops and activities across Europe on the theme of Folk Science – Collecting remedies for urban survival. Drawing on the values of the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Science movement, the bus will visit locations outside of the typical […]
Where does the stereotype of the mad scientist come from? Professor Alice Roberts, academic and broadcaster, tracks the history of the scientists in the public mind, discussing what can learn from these stories today. The Huxley Summit took place on 8 November 2016 at BAFTA in London on the theme of ‘trust in the […]
The British Science Association is looking for Festival Assistants, Building Managers and Site Managers to work at this year’s British Science Festival held in Brighton between the 5-9 September 2017 and co-hosted by the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton. They are looking to recruit a team of organised and enthusiastic individuals with […]
Science Gallery Dublin are seeking proposals for up to 20 works for our IN CASE OF EMERGENCY exhibition. Proposals may be new or existing works, and will be funded up to a maximum budget of €2600, which should include all artist fees, materials, equipment, shipping, travel etc. Please note that these are maximum amounts, not […]
The call for ideas for the Institute of Physics’ inaugural Festival of Physics is now open. Please email Siân Hickson, IOP Public Engagement Manager for Scotland, on sian.hickson@iop.org to receive a copy of the proposal submission form along with a guidance document containing further information and particulars of the festival, which is taking place on […]
Sense About Science, in collaboration with Nature and the Kohn Foundation, invites nominations for the John Maddox prize. This recognises an individual who has promoted sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest. Nominations may be any kind of public activity, including writing, speaking and public engagement, in any of the following areas: […]
For its 2018 Annual Conference, the Association for Science Education will be going to the University of Liverpool from 3-6 January. Now is the time to submit a proposal to run a session. This is Europe’s largest science education conference, attracting around 2,500 delegates – all with an interest in, and passion for, science education. […]
The National Space Centre in Leicester are currently recruiting for a full-time Public Programmes Team Leader to join our Space Communications Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced science communicator to develop new ways of engaging our public visitors and to lead our team of Science Interpreters. You should have a wide-ranging knowledge […]
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