[Public-engagement] Public Engagement Opps bulletin - February 2020

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                        Public Engagement Bulletin

                                 February 2020


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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...

  *   Updates from the Institute for Policy and Engagement, including details of successful bids to the Local Collaboration Fund
  *   Launch of Universities for Nottingham
  *   Call for volunteers for Science in the Park and for applications to FameLab
  *   Plus the usual round up of upcoming events, external funding opportunities and new publications
Don't forget to keep us and your colleagues updated on all your public engagement plans via the Public Engagement mailman list<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.nottingham.ac.uk%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fpublic-engagement&h=5f2a06216901bba75ec2cfc9f44c854664eeacd4c9b10048a44ab6f4585a4f8a&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>. 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://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FUoN_Institute&h=d4bc8fb0454642556cadbfaa2b1ebedac57a53f3c55963930925dd7eb26e76f6&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>. 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

Staffing
We are delighted to announce that we have an additional member of staff dedicated to public engagement, as Maria Richards has joined the team as Programme and Project Manager (Public Engagement). Maria was previously based in the the Research, Strategy and Development Team where she worked on promoting interdisciplinary research. Prior to this she worked in museums and heritage and has a wealth of experience in creating community participation.

We have also welcomed Melike Berker to the team, as Programme and Project Manager (Policy). Melike worked for the British Council as Parliamentary Affairs Manager, where she interacted with MPs and policy makers on a daily basis.

Irena Hulova has left the team in order to pursue a new position working in policy at Nottingham Trent University.  We wish her all the best and thank her for all her work over the past year.

Training
The Institute's training programme for the new academic year is now available to book here<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftraining.nottingham.ac.uk%2FPortal%2FBrowseCategory%3Fcat%3D16&h=78fe929f0b81317bd7f7969d8f6eca4af3d702ebedfea0fb5911b97d7f335975&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>. Please see details of all public engagement training below.

Course Name
Venue
Dates
Times

Planning a Social Media Campaign
University Park
11/02/2020
14:00-16:00
Planning a Social Media Campaign (WEBINAR)

27/02/2020
09:00-11:00
Planning for Public Engagement (WEBINAR)

28/02/2020
09:00-11:00
Creative evaluation techniques for public engagement
University Park
17/03/2020
14:00-16:00
Creative evaluation techniques for public engagement (WEBINAR)

23/04/2020
09:00-11:00
Data visualisation
University Park
30/04/2020
14:00-17:00
Developing partnerships for public engagement
University Park
12/05/2020
14:00-16:00
Data visualisation (WEBINAR)

12/05/2020
09:00-11:00
Demonstrating impact for REF (policy and public engagement)
University Park
10/06/2020
14:00-16:00

Congratulations to our first Local Collaboration Fund recipients
The Institute launched its first local collaboration fund in December. Following a terrific response with some very high quality applications, we're delighted to announce the following colleagues have been successful in securing funding for their proposals:

Kerry Clamp - Shaping Restorative Policing Policy and Practice at Nottinghamshire Police

Fiona Marshall - Exploring the issues of 24 hour live in private own home care provided by introductory agencies towards older people in Derbyshire

Louise Mullany - Misogyny hate crime: Developing an educational resource bank

Justine Schneider - Setting up a volunteer driving scheme for The Studio at Page Road

Susanne Seymour - Research Grant Co-development Workshop on Slavery, Cotton and Lace

Laura Wills - UoN Refugee Clinic - Reaching out to Nottingham


Congratulations to all of you and good luck with your projects.

Universities for Nottingham

On 20 January a new project which aims to significantly improve the quality of life for people throughout Nottingham was launched in BioCity.  Universities for Nottingham<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universitiesfornottingham.ac.uk%2F&h=78766c119c07aa7daed850fcbc167fea03ddac38ed7b3e899d168a562ff36f5f&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=> is a pioneering collaboration between the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, that aims to combine the strengths and civic missions of the two institutions to help drive prosperity and opportunity across our local area.

There will be plenty of opportunity for colleagues across the University to get engaged with the initiative. It is being led by the Global and Political Affairs Unit in External Relations who are working with us at the Institute for Policy and Engagement to consider the best way to do this in terms of research impact and public engagement. There will be a series of roadshows over the next few months to talk more about it – and potentially establish a UoN internal network for those interested in the civic agenda. But for now, if you’re interested in learning more about UfN – you can get in touch with amy.williams at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:amy.williams at nottingham.ac.uk>.

Call for Volunteers - Science in the Park

As part of British Science Week, University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are holding the 12th Science in the Park. This free, family-friendly day celebrates and promotes science, technology, engineering and maths and features hands-on activities, guided walks and short talks. To make this happen organisers need volunteers to help on the day and ensure the event runs smoothly. If you are interested please email sciinthepark at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:sciinthepark at nottingham.ac.uk?subject=Call%20for%20volunteers>  - no experience is necessary and support and briefing sessions will be provided.

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Call for applications: Famelab 2020

FameLab<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cheltenhamfestivals.com%2Fscience%2Ffamelab%2F&h=83112283566259d71b3c2a7335839c927e12a29a223d58cc9e524195141158ee&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=> is an international science communication competition, designed to find, train and mentor scientists and engineers to share their enthusiasm for research with the public. FameLab was started in 2005 in the UK by Cheltenham Science Festival. Since the partnership with the British Council in 2007 over 10000 scientists and engineers from 31 countries have participated, with country winners coming together for the International FameLab Final at Cheltenham Science Festival each June.
Participants receive training in science communication before presenting their research in an engaging way to a live audience. There are training and heats across the UK, as well as a video entry option. Presentations must not exceed 3 minutes, must not involve PowerPoint slides, and any props used must be carried on by the participant themselves. Participants are judged on Content, Clarity and Charisma, and the best go through to the next round. FameLab UK winners receive a weekend masterclass with a professional science communicator, an all-expenses paid trip to Cheltenham Science Festival, the opportunity to take part in the FameLab UK Final and possibly the FameLab International Final at Cheltenham Science Festival, and up to £2000 prize money. Deadline: 28 February.

Public Science Lecture<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexchange.nottingham.ac.uk%2Fevents%2Fthe-appliance-of-science-using-reverse-engineering-to-improve-the-treatment-of-childhood-brain-cancers%2F&h=cd4b2ec341e0ca97eb616d9045af44cd7e4654e242b55371fd4298a6c8b0f503&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>

The Science Public Lecture series is organised by colleagues in the Schools of Chemistry, Physics and Pharmacy, and supported by the Institute for Policy and Engagement.

To keep updated on the monthly lecture, please email Charlotte<mailto:Charlotte.Lee at nottingham.ac.uk?subject=Science%20Public%20Lecture%20Series>.

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Upcoming Events

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In the aftermath of the Conservatives’ decisive election victory Paul Johnson will look at some of the challenges the new government will face. Beyond Brexit the big challenges will include promoting earnings and productivity growth after a decade of stagnation, addressing a housing market which is creating huge problems for the younger generation, tackling public service reform, especially of social care, and preparing for a rapidly ageing population. Paul will put these challenges in context and set out some of the policy options available to the new government. Click here to book.<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fpolicy-challenges-for-the-new-government-tickets-88473862705&h=78ebb017de99ae2c505be9ea39cb5f5b8f8fb5dea7e5155c565937a0c16fd048&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>

Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnottsfosac.co.uk%2F&h=5f810f8e499fa26ea69c388428def3343aee44909a956bf9e02e8fa2b974b8e6&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>
12-19 February, Various Venues

This week long festival takes Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths out of the lab and into our everyday lives. There are events for families and a series of lates addressing questions such as 'What's Brewing?' and 'Are we Addicted to the Internet?'. Combination of free and charging events.

Sharing the Stage: Bringing New Voice to Theatre Research<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nottingham.ac.uk%2Fenglish%2Fevents%2Fevents%2F2019-2020%2Fsharing-the-stage.aspx&h=6b411a2df241d48c61b44e1c8c79148a1046945feba403ed08d3da5aab8b6bf6&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>
19 February, 6.15-8.30pm, Room A48, Sir Clive Granger Building

The making of theatre is a multifaceted, collaborative process. Each performance brings together the creative skills of actors, directors, designers and technicians, the support of producers, funders and venues, and the enthusiasm of audiences - all within a wider landscape of local, regional and national performance practices. In this inaugural lecture, Jo Robinson explores the ways in which new methods and perspectives in theatre research enable different voices to join the discussion, and new histories to be told.

50 years of LGBT+ issues in Education<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2F50-years-of-lgbt-issues-in-education-tickets-90290239537&h=f2cab351021a491d2bec859e78b67c7cf06d1331b5b6a9f5f7b35afccc04d13c&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>
27 February, 6.30-8pm, Room A30, Lecture Theatre, Arts Centre

In the final year of a career spanning more than 40 years in education, Max Biddulph uses autoethnography to link ‘the personal’ with ‘the political’ and ‘the cultural’ to trace the evolving story of LGBT+ issues and their intersection with education.

Funding Opportunities
Space for All: Community Funding Scheme<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fspace-for-all-community-funding-scheme-2020&h=4f016fd3643fcb6d3afe8acd8fb50972261986bc546228f1d0ee78c115a9b241&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>
The UK Space Agency has launched a small grants scheme, offering a maximum of £10,000 for each award. The scheme is run to support the education and outreach aims and objectives of the UK Space Agency, as set out in its Education, Skills and Outreach Strategy. This, in turn, will support the aims of the UK Space Agency by encouraging and supporting the use of space as an inspiring context for teaching and learning, by addressing the skills needs of the UK space sector and by improving awareness of the UK’s space programme and STEM literacy in general. Deadline: 7 February.

British Ecological Society Outreach Grants<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.britishecologicalsociety.org%2Ffunding%2Foutreach-grants%2F&h=4000d52567077fa9a3edf70f820169441d8c2df1b090ebdab750ecf37df13c69&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>
The British Ecological Society outreach grants of up to £2,000 encourage individuals and organisations to promote ecological science to a wider audience through public engagement activities worldwide. Outreach activities must be aimed at a non-academic audience and provide a clear demonstration of direct interaction with the public. Outreach activities must aim to increase public understanding of, and engagement with, ecology, as well as stimulate discussion and develop skills in communicating the science of ecology. Awards are open to individuals and organisations to organise ecological public engagement events. This includes, but is not limited to, their members, researchers, schools, museums, libraries and community groups. Deadline: 20 March.
Biochemical Society Outreach Grants<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbiochemistry.org%2Feducation%2Fpublic-engagement%2Fscientific-outreach-grants%2F&h=a060f8bbd6d3ca42773efb44fa3c07a9ff548394ee054ed5b77af877d6700bdd&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>
The Biochemical Society wishes to support scientific outreach activities that communicate the excitement of molecular bioscience to young people and the community. Applications are invited for sums up to £1,000 to assist with the direct costs associated with an event and expenses incurred (e.g. transport and/or teacher cover). Deadline: 16 April.

New Publications

Arts Council England have launched their new vision for 2020-2030 'Let's Create'<https://us20.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artscouncil.org.uk%2Fletscreate&h=0f6cf142f751aa24dd2e32afe82b6522597bcb6e6ce2066e925da69363a1d654&v=1&xid=6eea3c0284&uid=113484114&pool=&subject=>. Here they set out their priorities for supporting arts, museums and libraries in villages, towns and cities across England.

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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
Maria Richards<mailto:maria.richards at nottingham.ac.uk>, Programme and Project Manager (Public Engagement): 07976 951571

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