NCCPE News

Public Engagement Framework Survey

24 September 2009

Following the launch of our draft public engagement framework for consultation the NCCPE has launched an e-survey to gather systematic feedback. The survey focuses on some of the key elements of the...

Call for Research Project Tenders

21 September 2009

The NCCPE vinspired students programme, funded by v, invites interested parties to tender for a research project which will play a key role in enriching our understanding of the impact of student...

vinspired Students Pilot Project Fund Now Open

10 September 2009

The NCCPE has launched a pilot project fund through the vinspired students programme to test and trial new ideas around student volunteering.  Funded projects will need to create high quality...

NESTA FameLab 2009 Finalists' Showreels Now Online!

1 September 2009

The NESTA FameLab science communication competition ran earlier this year. The showreels of the ten finalists are now available to view at http://www.youtube.com/famelab along with footage...

Physics in Society Grant Scheme

28 August 2009

The Institute of Physics' Public Engagement Grant Scheme 2010 Round 1 has just launched. Aimed at individuals or organisations, grants are worth up to £1000 and aim to support physics-...

Dialogue academy: Wellcome-funded training for science communicators

26 August 2009

A FREE training opportunity for UK science communication professionals, with travel and accommodation costs covered, led by At-Bristol, and developed in partnership with the UK...

Developing Dialogue: New Report

7 August 2009

The Academy of Social Sciences has published the final report of a research project it conducted alongside ESRC into the practice of public engagement by the social sciences learned societies. The...

Job Vacancy: Senior Policy Manager: Research Councils UK Public Engagement with Research Team

3 August 2009

Based at EPSRC, Swindon Starting salary from £33,780 per annum + great benefits With your commitment, drive and desire to raise public awareness and engagement in research and innovation, you...

Public Engagement Training with Involve and the Consultation Institute

1 August 2009

Involve and the Consultation Institute have just announced their autumn schedule of training on themes surrounding Public Engagement.

Extended deadline: Call for NCCPE-ESRC Research Synthesis Proposals

31 July 2009

The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) is working with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to commission research syntheses relevant to higher education and...