[Public-engagement] Public Engagement Bulletin - April edition

Tue Apr 30 17:02:23 BST 2019

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                        Public Engagement Bulletin
                                                 April 2019

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The Public Engagement Opportunities Bulletin is a monthly round-up of key opportunities to support high quality engagement, brought to you by the Institute for Policy and Engagement.

In this month's bulletin...

  *   The launch of the first Public Engagement Small Grants Scheme
  *   Festivals held in Nottingham
  *   Plus the usual round up of upcoming events, external funding opportunities and interesting stuff from the web
Don't forget to keep us and your colleagues updated on all your public engagement plans via the Public Engagement mailman list<http://lists.nottingham.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/public-engagement>. To post to this list, please send your email to public-engagement at lists.nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:public-engagement at lists.nottingham.ac.uk>.

You can also follow us on Twitter - @UoN_Institute<https://twitter.com/UoN_Institute>. And of course you can contact us any time for advice and support on theinstitute at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:theinstitute at nottingham.ac.uk>.

Updates from the Institute for Policy and Engagement

Public Engagement Small Grants Scheme<https://workspace.nottingham.ac.uk/display/CandM/Public+Engagement+Small+Grants+Scheme+2019-20>
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Public Engagement Small Grants Scheme. The scheme will run in the 2019-20 financial year to support academics and researchers from across the University to engage public groups with their research with the goal of generating mutual benefit.
What funding is available?
A limited number of grants are available to support a specific initiative or set of initiatives which engage public audiences with research projects or themes. The amount of funding awarded will typically be in the region of £2000 - £3000, although applications for up to £5000 will be considered for exceptional projects. This funding is available to academic and research staff across all faculties and schools on the UK campuses.

Payments for all activities under the scheme must be made by the end of July 2020.

More details and the application form are available on Workspace<https://workspace.nottingham.ac.uk/display/CandM/Public+Engagement+Small+Grants+Scheme+2019-20>. Application deadline: 31 May 2019.

Save the date - internal conference on policy and public engagement

This year's internal conference will take place on Tuesday 17 September 2019 on University Park campus. The day will feature panel discussions, PechaKucha showcases of best practice and workshops. Further details will follow but for now, please save the date.

If you would like to express your interest in attending the conference, please send us an email<mailto:theinstitute at nottingham.ac.uk?subject=Internal%20conference%20-%20expression%20of%20interest> and we will notify you when registration opens.

Nottingham Poetry Festival<https://nottinghampoetryfestival.com/>  (26 April - 5 May)

The Festival is back for its third year with special events featuring Ian McMillan, Caroline Bird, Andrew McMillan and Lorraine Mariner, as well as loads of lovely open mics, themed events, and even a poetry quiz.

The festival’s new Creative Director is Georgina Wilding<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/manuscriptsandspecialcollections/collectionsindepth/university/women-of-nottingham/georgina-wilding.aspx>, University of Nottingham alumna and the first Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature Young Poet Laureate.

You can check the full events listing here<https://nottinghampoetryfestival.com/whats-on/>.

Pint of Scienc<https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/nottingham>e Festival<https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/nottingham>
(20 - 22 May)

One of the world's largest festivals of science returns to the city.

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Wonder 2019<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/wonder/index.aspx>
15 June 2019, University Park

The University of Nottingham is throwing open its doors to curious minds for a day of hands-on fun. Wonder 2019<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/wonder/> will showcase the best of what we do at the University, with an exciting schedule of free activities for all ages.

Take a look at the full list of exciting activities<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/wonder/activities/activities.aspx> taking place on the day.

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Public Engagement training delivered by the Graduate School

The training sessions below are open to PGRs and ECRs, and will be particularly useful for those who are planning their Wonder activities.

  *   10 May, 9.30-3pm: Public Engagement 101 - Funding, Planning and Evaluation<https://training.nottingham.ac.uk/Guests/GuestCourse.aspx?CourseRef=GSTPE101&dates=>
  *   17 May, 9.30-1.30pm: Engaging a lay audience : Presenting and Public Speaking<https://training.nottingham.ac.uk/Guests/GuestCourse.aspx?CourseRef=GSTEALA&dates=>
  *   11 June, 12.30-4.30pm: Making an impact : Practical logistics for outreach & public engagement projects<https://training.nottingham.ac.uk/Guests/GuestCourse.aspx?CourseRef=GSTMAI&dates=>

National News and Events

Consultation event - Research for All
7 May 2019, UCL, London

Since its launch 2 years ago, the Research for All journal<https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/nccpe-projects-and-services/research-all-journal> has established itself as an open access, peer reviewed, international journal on all aspects of engaged research. A partnership between UCL IOE; NCCPE; and UCL IOE Press, the journal enables critical reflection on all aspects of engaged research, providing opportunities for all those involved to share their knowledge, expertise and perspectives. This event will enable delegates to reflect on the journal to date, consider emergent themes, consider how we might support more diversity in the readers, contributors and peer reviewers of the journal, and explore other opportunities for the future.

Free event. Registration available here<https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/research-all-event-register-your-interest>.
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Malvern Science in the Park <https://www.innovatemalvern.com/science-in-park>
29 June 2019, Priory Park, Great Malvern

This is the third annual fun and exciting day exploring the wonders of science and technology. The day includes experiments, games and demonstrations showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Public Humanities Short Course
11, 12 July 2019, School of Advanced Study, London
This two day short course will explore how public engagement can be strategically embedded in humanities research careers. The course will cover key areas such as working with the media, navigating ‘Impact’ and the REF, and looking at how engagement can be done through research. Participants will attend plenaries and talks by leading scholars as well as workshops led by the SAS Public Engagement team.
The course offers a two day masterclass to people looking to strengthen their skills in public engagement and research communication and integrate them into research careers in the humanities.
Speakers include:

  *   Professor Sarah Churchwell, Chair of Public Understanding of the Humanities, School of Advanced Study, University of London
  *   Professor Catherine Clarke, Chair in the History of People, Place and Community at the Institute of Historical Research
  *   Professor Clare Lees, Director of the Institute of English Studies
  *   Professor Rick Rylance, Dean of the School of Advanced Study
  *   Professor Barry Smith, Director of the Institute of Philosophy
More details and registration are available here<https://www.sas.ac.uk/events/event/19508>.

Interact 2019: An Engagement Symposium for the Physical and Life Sciences<https://stfc.ukri.org/public-engagement/training-and-support/the-interact-symposium-2019/>
4 September 2019, University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), Preston
This event will provide a fantastic opportunity to learn new ways to engage with your audience, explore the barriers to engagement and discuss how the engagement landscape is changing. But above all, it will be a chance to share your experiences with like minded people in a fun and friendly environment.
The STFC, IOP, SEPnet, RSC, RAS, Ogden Trust and UCLAN  are partnering together to develop an inspiring, challenging and refreshing programme on the following key themes:

  *   Evaluation and impact and REF 2021: How to do effective evaluation and demonstrate impact, sharing case studies, what worked for REF and what didn’t. Looking forward to REF 2021
  *   Reaching under-served audiences: Working with the right  partners, raising  your skills and working with STEM influencers to reach low science capital audiences
  *   Schools outreach: How to work with young audiences  and inspire them
  *   Sharing best and worst practice in a safe space : Understanding your audience, reflective practice and what constitutes high-quality public engagement
The symposium is open to all STEM Science researchers including engineering and facility users. Registration is available here<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/interact-2019-tickets-55904416615>.

Reminder - Inspire Fund by Alzheimer’s Research UK<https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/inspire-fund-public-engagement-grant/>
There is still time to apply for this public engagement grant scheme, aiming to support more people to engage the public with dementia and research into the condition.

The Inspire Fund has three funding tiers – up to £5,000, up to £15,000 and up to £30,000.

Projects must meet one or more of the aims of the Inspire Fund:

  *   Inform the public about dementia, including challenging misconceptions.
  *   Build awareness of dementia and ignite action for change.
  *   Engage and inspire the public with the progress being made in dementia research.
They encourage applications from organisations and people with the ideas, passion and ability to realise innovative public engagement projects. From those within or outside the research community, those with a track record in dementia engagement and those looking to apply their skills to this important issue for the first time. They strongly encourage collaborative projects and are interested in a broad range of ideas and approaches.

More details about eligibility and the application process are available here<https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/inspire-fund-public-engagement-grant/>.

Application deadline: 31 May 2019.

Worth checking
1. New video series: Public engagement with Genome Editing
The Biochemical Society has produced a new series of six videos (sponsored by the Federation of European Biochemical Societies<https://network.febs.org/channels/728-viewpoints/posts/46007-engage-with-genome-editing-a-video-series>, FEBS) to help teachers and researchers engage students and the public with Genome Editing.

This series was created to accompany our public engagement resource Scientific Scissors<https://thebiochemistblog.com/2017/04/05/scientific-scissors-the-first-cut/>, an interactive activity that explores new Genome Editing technologies through the possible applications and ethical issues these technologies provide. To view the video series click here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z55i_02JJY&list=PLKzT3b3RHQwiGcANUEVXiPIfEx5nvEaaT>, and all Scientific Scissors resources may be found here<https://www.dropbox.com/sh/45w60ddb1je2ay7/AAAw9RZg_AvXN6Xyw2zToVmha?dl=0>.

Although they talk about genome editing,  these videos are very generic, and feature one of our PhD students, Tabitha Jenkins.

2. Slavery from Space: Citizen Science in the Antislavery Movement<http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/citizen-science-salon/2019/04/06/slavery-from-space-citizen-science-in-the-antislavery-movement/?fbclid=IwAR2XF6m0DaylW2o9v9ik1gU5dsetKTj6myhpcd7iZT18XChw4yysW9uT5Hw#.XK36mJhKjD5>

Slavery from Space<https://www.scistarter.org/slavery-from-space> is a citizen science project that allows users to further the antislavery movement by mapping the locations of activities in which people are frequently found to be enslaved.

3. Results in for Public Engagement with STEM survey<https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/whats-new/blog/results-public-engagement-with-stem-survey>

David Owen<http://www.gurukula.co.uk/>, NCCPE Associate, presents the results of the Public Engagement with STEM survey which was coordinated by members of the National Forum for Public Engagement with STEM<http://publicengagement.ac.uk/nccpe-projects-and-services/nccpe-projects/national-forum-public-engagement-stem>.

Resources
The Institute for Policy and Engagement can provide support and advice for your public engagement plans. Do get in touch with us<mailto:theinstitute at nottingham.ac.uk> if you would like to discuss anything further.

Key contacts
Stephen Meek<mailto:stephen.meek at nottingham.ac.uk>, Director of the Institute for Policy and Engagement: 07966 373248
Dr Rachael Pearson<mailto:rachael.pearson at nottingham.ac.uk>, Head of Public Engagement: 07855 518063

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