From theinstitute at nottingham.ac.uk Wed Mar 27 15:19:48 2024 From: theinstitute at nottingham.ac.uk (=?utf-8?Q?The=20Institute?=) Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:19:48 +0000 Subject: [Public-engagement] =?utf-8?q?Public_Engagement_Opportunities_Bu?= =?utf-8?q?lletin=2C_Summer_Term_2024?= Message-ID: <27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2.6a459677d8.20240327151943.901a9328e1.227f3b47@mail96.atl91.mcsv.net> Public Engagement Opportunities Bulletin, Summer Term 2024 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. Science in the Park smashed it out the Park! A huge thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited or volunteered at this year's Science in the Park event, which took place at Wollaton Hall on Saturday 9th March! Sixteen University of Nottingham academic research teams delivered highly engaging exhibits and over 45 students volunteered their time to support this sold-out family event. In excess of 1500 people came through the doors of the event, with 97% of visitors surveyed agreeing that the event provided them with the opportunity to better understand and learn something new about Science. Campaigns and events April's Public Science Lecture Beyond Jell-O: New gel-like materials that instruct cells and repair damaged tissues We all do not like to have damaged tissues or diseases in our organs. But the sad reality is that at some point in our lives we may have wounds in our skins, arthritis in our joints, fractures in our bones, or cancers in our organs. The possibility to fully repair or regenerate damaged tissues or organs, and restoring their functions, has been a dream of Dr Babatunde Okesola and many other researchers. In this lecture, Dr Okesola will showcase how he, and his team, have created soft materials that resemble Jell-O (jelly) to repair damaged tissues and explore why we have cancer. Date: Thursday 18th April, 6pm - 7pm Venue: X1 Chemistry Building, University Campus, University of Nottingham Speaker: Dr Babatunde Okesola, Nottingham Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Book your free place here (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=8d9953529b&e=6a459677d8) Listen by the Lake Back in 2021 the Institute installed listening posts by the side of the lake on Highfields Park, near Lakeside Arts. Their aim is to allow children and families to engage through sound and gain an insight into our world of research while enjoying outdoor recreation. ** Our latest installations focus on sustainability, with two very different academics explaining how the environment influences their work. ------------------------------------------------------------ Image of a wooden post in the ground set within a open, green space next to a lake Find out more here (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=a75b40a8f3&e=6a459677d8) Bright Sparks: Family Talks This series features three talks lead by enthusiastic academics, from the University of Nottingham, eager to share their research and passions with family audiences. These lively, hour long talks provide an insight into our world of research, while providing the opportunity to enjoy free drop-in science activities before and after each performance. Programme: * Sunday 30th June, The Wonders of the Human Heart, Dr Aishah Nasir and Professor Chris Denning from the Biodiscovery Institute * Sunday 7th July, Smart Spiders, Professor Sara L. Goodacre, Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Genetics * Saturday 20th July, Exploring our Universe with different senses, Professor Jez Turner, Assistant Professor in the Department for Foundation Engineering and Physical Sciences Venue: Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Times: The talk will begin at 1pm, with free drop-in themed activities available from 12noon to 1pm and 2pm and 3pm Tickets: ?3 admission, concessions free. Visit the Lakeside Arts Box Office (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=13cea090b9&e=6a459677d8) for tickets. Age range: Suitable for ages 7-11 Book your tickets here (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=67981e557e&e=6a459677d8) ** Training opportunities ------------------------------------------------------------ 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=2bd7e553fe&e=6a459677d8) 'What is public engagement and how can I get involved?? Delivered on Microsoft Teams, Tuesday 4th June, 12noon to 1pm Maria Richards, Head of Public Programmes, will be hosting a lunchtime session as part of this year's Knowledge Exchange training programme. By the end of the session, you will have an understanding of: * What public engagement is * Why it is important * Examples of successful public engagement initiatives * Where to go for support Visit the Knowledge Exchange Hub - Training Programme 2024 (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=f3ecb7c9d1&e=6a459677d8) for further details and to book your place. White woman speaking in front of a microphone Public Engagement Opportunities 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. Female speaker stood at the front of a lecture room in front of a seated public audience Express an interest here (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=bb09937474&e=6a459677d8) Upcoming events ** Pint of Science is brewing ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival which brings researchers to local pubs and cafes to share their scientific discoveries. More than 50 researchers (and artists) are set to appear in 8 watering holes, as the world's largest festival of public science talks arrives in Nottingham from 13th - 15th May. Tickets for this year's events go on sale 8th April. ------------------------------------------------------------ Visit the Nottingham Pint of Science (https://nottingham.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27dbe2623b441ebb6de9121f2&id=8ff4919a7b&e=6a459677d8) webpage, or contact Samna Sagadevan (mailto:samna.sagadevan at nottingham.ac.uk) , for further details Public Engagement in the spotlight Documenting a sense of place in the Meadows The Institute?s Civic Impact Champions Programme (CICP) is tailored to researchers who are interested in responding to local need, with the aim of increasing knowledge of regional decision-making structures and building networks outside the university. As well as carefully tailored training and networking opportunities, each cohort member is provided with funding, financed by HEIF, to enable them to put the skills they develop into practice through a related project. Dr Mark Rawlinson (mailto:mark.rawlinson at nottingham.ac.uk) , Associate Professor in Culture, Language and Area Studies and Arts Faculty Civic Lead, is one of five academics forming this year?s CICP cohort. In 2023 Mark delivered a 3-month Research England funded collaborative project called ?Documenting Place/Making Place? with Make it Easy Lab, an educational space and traditional photographic facility in Nottingham. The residency enabled 6 participants to produce a series of photographs focused on the Meadows and surrounding areas, which were later displayed as a public exhibition. Photographs by Rita Pena Mark?s new project builds on this existing work, supporting two Meadow?s residents to use photography to document and work more closely with local communities. Not only will the project help the residents develop professional competencies that will allow them to seek funding as individual practitioners, but also encourages individuals in the Meadows working with these residents to produce photographic documents which engage with a range of social issues. Right now, one of the residents is working with an elderly-ladies Line Dancing Club, encouraging the ladies to make photographs which will from part of the dialogue of the areas the residents will capture as part of their ?official? photograph project and exhibition. Following on from the success of this year?s programme we hope to be able to run the CICP, with supporting project funding, again next year. Watch this space for details! 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