News archive

08 February 2013

British Science Association Media Fellowships

Do you want to put science in the headlines? If you do then you might be interested in the British Science Association Media Fellowships.


31 January 2013

RCUK announces new school-university projects to engage young people in research

Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today announced the successful projects to be funded through its new national School-University Partnerships Initiative (SUPI), which exceeds £3.5 million...


23 January 2013

Public Engagement Grants from The Physiological Society

The Physiological Society is offering grants of up to £5000 for members and non-members to run projects that engage with a public audience. Activities can cover any aspect of physiology and we...


07 January 2013

Global University Network for Innovation questionnaire

The Global University Network for Innovation invites Engage 2012 delegates to complete their research questionnaire which aims to capture initiatives on public engagement in the UK from the...


19 December 2012

Ethics guides published

Two new publications on the ethics in community-based participatory research were produced by a group of community partners and academics, coordinated by Durham University’s Centre for Social...


12 December 2012

RCUK’s research career case study resource continues to grow

RCUK has published further research career case studies, designed to inspire the next generation to think about pursuing a career in research. Each case study tells a researcher's personal story...


12 December 2012

Public Engagement and the Researcher Development Framework Consultation

A public engagement lens on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework has been developed by the NCCPE, the Beacons for Public Engagement, Research Councils UK and Vitae, in consultation with...


27 November 2012

Collaborating for Impact Event

The South West Forum, based in the University of Exeter are holding a one day conference to explore how higher education and social purpose organisations can work better together on the 27th...


19 November 2012

Global discussion on University Community Engagement and Rankings

With the recent publication of the THE World University Rankings, it’s that time of year again – when league tables begin to dominate conversations about ‘quality’ in HE.  Here’s a chance to...


13 November 2012

Call for public engagement with neuroscience 'Street Fair'

The Wellcome Trust, Barbican Centre and British Neuroscience Association (BNA) have joined forces to put on a season of activity in spring 2013 at the Barbican all inspired by neuroscience.