News and Events

The further development of International Journal of Science Education

29 July 2010

During 2011, the International Journal of Science Education will be further developed into International Journal of Science Education Part A: Formal Science Education, which will be concerned with...

British Science Festival x-change volunteers wanted

21 July 2010

The British Science Association are looking for 5 volunteers to help run the x-change at the British Science Festival, one of Europe's largest science festivals.  It's a great way to get...

Widening participation from undergraduate to postgraduate research degrees

20 July 2010

This synthesis, commissioned by the ESRC and the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, highlights the trends and gaps in knowledge about what is known about widening participation from...

Josh Award 2010 - call for nominations

9 July 2010

Nominations for the 2010 Joshua Phillips Award for Innovation in Science Engagement are now open. The Josh Award is an annual award that recognises excellence and innovation in science engagement....

The Engaging Researcher: new resource

6 July 2010

Today sees the launch of a new resource for researchers. The Engaging Researcher is a brief introduction to public engagement for researchers, which seeks to inspire and equip more people to engage...

The Engaged University

7 June 2010

A special Action Research event was held on 8 July to explore the tensions and opportunities for public engagement in Britain's higher education sector. - Find out more about the event

I'm a Scientist: Scientists Announced

24 May 2010

The scientists taking part in the next I'm a Scientist Get Me Out of Here in June have now been announced.

Help Needed for Ecology Project

24 May 2010

One of the NCCPE Public Engagement Ambassadors needs your help. Michael Pocock, a researcher at Bristol University, is seeking 10 ambassadors (e.g. biology graduates) from across the...

Free training for doctoral history students

20 May 2010

25-26 May 2010, The National Archives, Kew The successful H&P-TNA workshop, "Using archival sources to inform contemporary policymaking," will be running on Tues 25 - Weds 26 May, at TNA in Kew...

Resource Development: NCCPE appoint Involve to manage consultation process

12 May 2010

The NCCPE are currently developing two toolkits to support people to engage the public in their work. We have appointed Involve to help us to develop these resources, and manage an effective...