NCCPE News
Archive of NCCPE news.
Jisc seeks feedback on its future strategy
31 July 2009
December 2009 will see the launch of JISC's next three-year strategy and the organisation is seeking feedback on its first draft. Professor Sir Tim O'Shea, chair of JISC's Board says "Our core...
27 July 2009
Put science to the test at 7.30pm tonight with the first programme in BBC One's new science series. In a unique partnership with the BBC, the beacons are providing expert support in...
New website released - ISOTOPE
25 July 2009
ISOTOPE (Informing science outreach and public engagement) is a NESTA-funded action research project that has produced an open access website containing resources produced by science communication...
BBC Bang Goes The Theory - live launch
14 July 2009
Tonight, on BBC One, Bang Goes the Theory launches with a live programme, between The One Show and EastEnders (if it all goes to plan). You can find out more on the Big Contraption Blog.
Funding Available for Researcher Development
13 July 2009
Vitae is inviting bids to a new £100,000 fund to promote innovation in the personal, professional and career development of researchers. Bids are invited for any amount up to the full £...
Student Volunteering - New Report
24 June 2009
The NCCPE Student Volunteering Initiative is pleased to announce the publication of our first Research Synthesis, exploring the background, policy and context around student volunteering. The...
New roadmap for public dialogue in science and technology
24 June 2009
Public engagement experts have published a new collection of essays setting out their view of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in creating greater public involvement in policy-making...
ESRC Postgraduate Training Framework announced
18 June 2009
The ESRC is announcing changes to the way it supports postgraduate training in the social sciences for students who will commence study from 2011 onwards. The new Postgraduate Training Framework will...
17 June 2009
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) have published a new report that demonstrates how arts and humanities research is a vital part of the UK's economy and society, underpinning the UK's...
15 June 2009
The NCCPE are delighted that Kathy Sykes, champion of the NCCPE project, and Professor of Sciences and Society at Bristol University has been awarded an OBE for her services to science and technology...
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