[Public-engagement] Public Engagement Bulletin - March 2019

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                      Public Engagement Bulletin
                                                    March 2019






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This is the first Public Engagement Opportunities Bulletin, 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...

  *   A call for contributions to our blog
  *   British Science Association Media Fellowships
  *   Plus a round up of upcoming events, 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>.






Spread the word about your work via our blog
The Institute's website<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-engagement/home.aspx> is now live, with information on how to share and involve others in our research. If you have any suggestions for how we can improve the site or for content you would like to see added, do let us know<mailto:theinstitute at nottingham.ac.uk>.

We are also looking for contributions to our blog<http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/researchexchange/> - so if you have undertaken some exciting work in public engagement, or have some tips you would like to share with colleagues, please email Irena Hulova<mailto:irena.hulova at nottingham.ac.uk> with your ideas. The word count for blog posts should be around 500 words - and we are very happy to help with style and editing.






British Science Association Media Fellowships 2019
For the fifth year running the University of Nottingham is funding a place on the British Science Association's Media Fellow Scheme. This scheme offers scientists, social scientists, clinicians or engineers the opportunity to spend two to six weeks working at the heart of a media organisation such as The Guardian, the BBC, The Times or the Huffington Post, mentored by professional journalists.

More details about the application process and previous media fellows can be found here<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/bsa-media-fellowship/index.aspx>. Please note that applications close on 15 April.

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CAMPUS Independent Study Programme 2019-2020<https://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/exchange/campus/?utm_source=Nottingham%20Contemporary%20E-news&utm_campaign=346e411945-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_11_04_41&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bbee87c75b-346e411945-59768781&mc_cid=346e411945&mc_eid=5353893bc4>
This is a year-long and city-wide independent study programme in curatorial, visual and cultural studies, based on collaborative knowledge production and innovative research practices. CAMPUS is a free-to-attend programme of monthly closed-door gatherings and public talks.

In 2019-2020, CAMPUS looks at critical pedagogy and explores questions around alternative modes of education and how we learn and produce knowledge collectively.

More details about the programme, the application process and the selection criteria are available here<https://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/exchange/campus/?utm_source=Nottingham%20Contemporary%20E-news&utm_campaign=346e411945-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_11_04_41&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bbee87c75b-346e411945-59768781&mc_cid=346e411945&mc_eid=5353893bc4>. The application deadline is 31 March.






Public Engagement Masterclass by Wellcome Genome Campus<https://coursesandconferences.wellcomegenomecampus.org/our-events/pem2019/?dm_i=2SUU,UDPN,W24OI,356X4,1>
Applicants must be active researchers at postdoctoral level or above at a research institute or higher education institution. Designed to support researchers from all disciplines who aspire to be research leaders in their fields, this course will provide the tools to help establish a reputation for quality and embedded public engagement in the context of a research portfolio.

Supported by all the major UK funders of research and facilitated by leading UK and European engagement specialists, the course will empower researchers through a mix of inspirational case studies, practical sessions and bespoke support to develop a personalised and proactive public engagement plan.

More details about the cost, the speakers and the application process can be found here<https://coursesandconferences.wellcomegenomecampus.org/our-events/pem2019/?dm_i=2SUU,UDPN,W24OI,356X4,1>. All application and bursary requests must be received by 16 April.






Inspire Fund by Alzheimer's Research UK<https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/inspire-fund-public-engagement-grant/>
This is the first time Alzheimer's Research UK are running 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/>. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2019.






Science Rhymes
On the occasion of the upcoming Nottingham Poetry Festival<https://nottinghampoetryfestival.com/>, Professor Gerardo Adesso<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/people/gerardo.adesso> is organising an original event in which Nottingham staff and students from the Faculty of Science will recite sonnets, limericks, and other poetic verses to disseminate their research achievements in layman - and rhyming - terms.

The event will run on Monday 29 April 2019 from 5.30pm in room A17, Mathematical Sciences Building. Some refreshments will be provided in the Maths atrium. FREE entry.

If you wish to contribute, please email Gerardo<mailto:gerardo.adesso at nottingham.ac.uk>. Details are also available on the Facebook event page<https://www.facebook.com/events/423335048410979/>.

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Science Communication Awards
You can now cast your nominations for the two major awards in Sci Comm, each recognising an individual, at different stages of their careers, who have made a significant difference to the industry.

The Josh Award<http://www.big.uk.com/josh> is the UK's national Award in science communication, established to recognise and encourage early professional career, talented innovation and creativity in science communication and engagement. The Award is inspired by and named in memory of Josh Phillips who was the first Science Communication Officer at the Museum of Science and Industry and also Chair of BIG at the time his passing. The Award provides the opportunity to become resident science communicator at the Manchester Science Festival 2019. Application deadline is 24 April 2019.

The Beetlestone Award<http://www.big.uk.com/beetlestone> is now in its second year and was established to recognise leadership and legacy in the field of 'informal science learning' (in memory of Professor John Beetlestone, the founding Director of Techniquest Science Discovery Centre.  To be considered for this Award, nominees must be actively engaged and well-established in the field of ISL. They must be currently in a leadership role in the UK and able to demonstrate strategic vision and the creation of a legacy. You may nominate yourself or someone else for this Award by 1 May 2019.






Worth a read

Professor Mark Reed from Newcastle University reflects on the new open-access evaluation toolkit<https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/whats-new/blog/how-do-you-know-your-public-engagement-made-difference> developed for Queen Mary University of London Centre for Public Engagement.

Dr Rachael Pearson, the Institute's newly appointed Head of Public Engagement, has written a blog post<http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/researchexchange/2019/03/13/festival-fever-our-passion-for-bringing-world-class-research-to-a-street-school-and-pub-near-you/> looking at our enthusiasm for festivals and the benefits of getting involved.






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New issue of Research For All<https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ioep/rfa/2019/00000003/00000001;jsessionid=b02gade0de45r.x-ic-live-02>, open-access journal for public engagement with research. This issue covers a variety of topics ranging from raising research awareness and opportunities for patients, public and staff through Twitter, to using theatrical performance as a public pedagogy of solidarity for intercultural learning and employing methodologies of co-production to explore imagining different futures with community groups.






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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