Do Public Engagement

Opportunities for staff & students looking to engage people in their research

Opportunities

Training & Workshops

Funding

John Maddox Prize 2019 nominations open

Deadline 19th July
The John Maddox Prize, a joint initiative of Sense About Science and the science journal Natureby, recognises the work of individuals who promote sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest, facing difficulty or hostility in doing so.
Sir John Maddox, whose name this prize commemorates, was a passionate and tireless champion and defender of science, engaging with difficult debates and inspiring others to do the same.
The John Maddox Prize awards evening will be hosted at Wellcome Collection, London in November, and an announcement is published in Nature.
Winners will receive £3000. An additional award is also made to someone who in the opinion of the judges is at an early stage of their career.
Find out more and nominate a colleague here

NCCPE Engage Researchers’ Academy

The NCCPE’ Engage Researchers’ Academy is a year-long professional development programme for researchers with a passion for public engagement.

The programme creates a challenging but supportive environment for delegates to reflect upon what it means to be an engaged researcher, and to explore the quality and value of engagement.

It also supports participants to develop the skills and experience to work with others and improve the impact and relevance of their research.

Further details available on the NCCPE website or contact stephanie.todd@uwe.ac.uk with any queries.

Churchill Fellowships

A Churchill Fellowship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand your professional and personal horizons by researching an issue that you care about, with the global leaders in that subject, anywhere in the world.

We will fund you to spend up to two months overseas, meeting experts, visiting projects and learning new ideas. And when you return, we will help you to use what you’ve learnt to make change happen in your sector or community.

Not only that, the status of being a Churchill Fellow can open doors in your workplace, your sector and around the world. It gives you the credentials, knowledge and confidence to progress a cause that’s close to your heart.

Each year they have funded people within the area of science communication. The reports from previous fellows are also a rich source of information about science communication around the world and have supported several well-known projects (waves at the Naked Scientists). I would be happy to chat about my experience and have supported several others in their applications.

Anyone can apply, regardless of age, qualifications or background. Fellows come from all parts of UK society and all walks of life. The only threshold is that you must be a UK resident citizen aged 18 or over. The only criteria are the power of your ideas and the potential of your commitment to make a difference when you come home.

More information is available here

2019 Flora Murray Award

History and Archaeology Societies, Individuals and Local Groups are invited to submit their projects to the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology to be considered for the 2019 Flora Murray Award. The closing date for entries is now the 31st July 2019.

The Annual Flora Murray Award consists of a £200 cheque and a framed certificate. Winners of the award will also receive free copies of the Society’s Journal and Magazine for 12 months. An additional award known as the SLHA Award for Excellence is granted at the Society’s discretion.

Flora Murray OBE (1913-2009), was a highly respected and much loved figure throughout the County and served the Society for 74 years. She worked for the Rural Community Council as the Local History Society was launched and administered various organisations, later becoming Chairman of the Society.

The Annual Flora Murray Award consists of a £200 cheque and a framed certificate. Winners of the award will also receive free copies of the Society’s Journal and Magazine for 12 months. An additional award known as the SLHA Award for Excellence is granted at the Society’s discretion.

Suggestions for projects suitable for entry are published books, exhibitions, lectures, educational facilities and village trails but all projects which focus on aspects of the History and Archaeology of Lincolnshire are most welcome.

Full details of successful projects from previous years and information about the assessment criteria can be seen on the Society website www.slha.org.uk