[Public-engagement] Public Engagement Opportunities Bulletin, Spring 2024

[The Institute]

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

In the previous newsletter we announced that we are delighted and incredibly proud to have been awarded a prestigious Silver Engage Watermark by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE). Led by the Institute the award is the culmination of a huge team effort, involving academics researchers from across the University.

It recognises the University of Nottingham’s strong commitment to engagement and our dedication to involving the public in our work, validating the importance we place on driving impact through knowledge sharing, co-creating solutions and engaged teaching.

In the Institute's latest blog (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=3b28551352&e=6a459677d8)  we outline our commitment to public engagement showcasing the many impactful initiatives that helped us achieve the Silver Engage Watermark Award and our future plans. While our new public engagement video (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=cd5aee8b9e&e=6a459677d8) highlights some of the fantastic recent projects we have delivered or supported as part of this journey.

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Click here to watch our latest Public engagement video

Celebrating success


** The Institute for Policy and Engagement Awards deadline now extended!
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There's now more time for you to put yourself or your colleagues forward for a Policy and Impact Engagement Award (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=e778d980e3&e=6a459677d8) ! Now it their fifth year these awards help to raise profiles, celebrate and recognise success and put dedication and innovation in the spotlight.

The awards aim to recognise the excellent work by staff on all University of Nottingham campuses in achieving policy impact and engaging the public with current UoN research.

We invite both self-nominations and nominations made on behalf of peers and colleagues.

There are six award categories:
*  Best Policy Impact Initiative
*  Best Public Engagement Initiative
*  Rising Star Award – Policy Impact (for early career researchers)
*  Rising Star Award – Public Engagement  (for early career researchers)
*  The Institute Director’s Award (for non-academic staff who have played a key role in the success of policy impact or public engagement work)
*  Best School Engagement Initiative (in partnership with Widening Participation)

Nominations now close on Friday 16th February 2024.
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A female speaker wearing a red dress

Nominate and find out more HERE (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=1bfd122243&e=6a459677d8)
The Institute for Policy and Engagement is now on LinkedIn

We've now added LinkedIn to our portfolio of social media channels. We'll be using this space to build connections, share case studies, projects and insights as well as showcase the great work taking place at the University of Nottingham within the field of policy and public engagement. You can connect with our LinkedIn account here (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=ceb09484f4&e=6a459677d8 )  and keep up with our latest news and events by following us on X (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=3488948c93&e=6a459677d8) , Facebook (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=474e5a50db&e=6a459677d8)  and Instagram (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=e00d0c91c0&e=6a459677d8) .

Image from University of Nottingham Institute for Policy and Engagement LinkedIn profile. Includes image of a group of people and the University of Nottingham logo


** Training opportunities
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Public Engagement Masterclass: Inclusivity in Public engagement for research

Delivered online via Zoom, Tuesday 23rd April, 10am to 12noon.

Are you carrying out or supporting public engagement projects and activities and looking to explore Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) through your public engagement? This training will help you to:
* Reflect on why EDI needs considering across all public engagement activities.
* Develop your skills in developing equitable and inclusive partnerships.
* Plan what to do next in terms of EDI considerations for your PE activities.

The workshop will be led by freelance consultant Dr Dom Galliano. Dom brings their experience from leading successful, structure and projects from their previous roles which include Head of Public Engagement at UCL, Director of Outreach and Public Engagement at the South East Physics Network and managing the Physics in Society programme for the Institute of Physics.
Book your place here (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=0bcf1d1289&e=6a459677d8)
Public Engagement Opportunities
Join Soapbox Science 2024 at Nottingham as a Speaker!

Are you a woman, non-binary or genderqueer person who works in science and who is passionate about your research? Are you eager to talk to the general public about your work in a fun, informal setting?  If so, then Soapbox Science needs you!

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are organising Soapbox Science (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=e75bb693c2&e=6a459677d8)  2024 @Nottingham. From PhD students to Professors, the team are seeking diverse speakers to share their passion and knowledge with applications open until Thursday 29th February.

Soapbox Science will be held on Saturday 13th July 2024 in Speaker’s Corner, King St, Nottingham and is a public outreach platform for promoting female scientists and the science they do.

For inquiries, reach out to Helena Gomes at helena.gomes at nottingham.ac.uk (mailto:helena.gomes at nottingham.ac.uk)
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Public Science Lecture speakers being sought

The University's public science lecture series is a key part of our public engagement programme. These lectures are held once a month, on the third Thursday of each month from 6pm to 7pm. They are open to all and free to attend.

Colleagues from across the university’s science community have been jointly hosting a series of public science lectures for over a decade.

We welcome academic researchers from across the University to speak in all areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and share the fascinating research being undertaken at the university.

The series is currently organised by colleagues within the Institute of Policy and Engagement and Dr. Hilary Collins (School of Pharmacy). These on-campus lectures typically run for 45-50 minutes, with the opportunity for the public audience to ask questions at the end of each session.
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Express an interest here (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=40d1fbbec0&e=6a459677d8)
Upcoming events
Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity tickets now available to book!

Join us at this year's Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity as we celebrate science, technology, engineering and maths. University of Nottingham academics will be sharing their knowledge and passion with local families through interactive, free and fun events across Nottinghamshire.

This annual festival, which runs from 5th - 16th February is about showcasing a world of science and curiosity that’s all around us every day. The festival is about inviting the people of Nottinghamshire to share not only what they know, but also what they would like to know; it’s about celebrating curiosity, asking questions and taking a leading role in finding out the answers.
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Curious? Discover more here (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=89c72da850&e=6a459677d8)
Science in the Park is back in March

Scientists from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University and a variety of local organisations are joining forces to provide a range of exciting family friendly activities at Wollaton Park on Saturday 9th March for the return of Science in the Park.

This annual event, celebrating British Science Week, will bring together over 20 exciting, science based exhibitors. This is a popular event is now sold out but we will be sharing news from the event on our social media channels.
Public Engagement in the spotlight
Road users needed to help identify potential accident hotspots

Road users across Nottinghamshire are being called on to help researchers identify areas across the county where accidents are likely to happen by sending in videos of their ‘near-crashes’.

The Institute is funding and supporting researchers from the University of Nottingham’s Accident Research Unit to undertake a research project to identify places where dangerous ‘near crashes’ happen.

The results of this Citizen Science research will be shared with local authorities to potentially help inform future road safety measures or campaigns.

Get involved

The team need car drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians to take part and send in their dashcam or phone camera footage of near crash incidents to help create a map of potential accident hotspots, with the project called FOCUS - Footage from Observant Citizen Scientists to Underpin Road Safety running until March.

Anyone interested in taking part can visit the project website to find out more or sign up: https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=96107d02aa&e=6a459677d8 or by emailing Karl Miller on Karl.Miller at nottingham.ac.uk (mailto:Karl.Miller at nottingham.ac.uk)
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Your Public Engagement team

Maria Richards (mailto:Maria.richards at nottingham.ac.uk) , Head of Public Engagement
Sally Nightingale, (mailto:Sally.nightingale at nottingham.ac.uk) Public Engagement Project Manager
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