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‘What works’- Social media

The NCCPE are delighted to announce the first in a series of ‘what works’ events. The first topic focusses on the use of social media in engaging the public with research. Last year the NCCPE commissioned a short piece of desk research to explore the use of social media in engaging the public with research. The researcher found: Researchers […]

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Reminder of upcoming events

Funny Things is a new comedy festival for the Black Country. That’s in the Midlands for those readers unfamiliar with British idioms. Specifically, there are two events which have plenty of science content and you will find some BrumSciComm regulars lurking there. Get them both in your diary. BRIGHT CLUB | 30th October  8pm-9.30pm | […]

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Astronomy in the City season starts again!

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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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 […]

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Mini Maker Rocket Making Workshop

Announcing a wonderful Mini Maker workshop for 3 to 7 year olds on Thursday 2nd June, 11am – 3pm. Join Biochemist and BOM Fellow Mel Grant to have some crafty fun with space inspired activities. We’ll have hexbug drawing, solar system headband making and rocket making and decorating from paper and card. A great excuse […]