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22 April 2022

Public Engagement Funding Opportunity: Engaging the public with environmental science 2022

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Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) second round of Growing Roots (annual funding opportunity) has launched.

Apply for funding to develop new ways to engage the public with environmental science. This opportunity aims to support public engagement with environmental science research.

Projects must be delivered between 25 July 2022 and 28 February 2023.

The full economic cost of your project can be between £5,000 and £10,000.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 18 May 2022, 4pm

A webinar and Q & A session for applicants will take place on Wednesday 27 April 2022 at 1:30pm If you are interested in attending the webinar, please register by emailing publicengagement@nerc.ukri.org

If you would like to discuss your application with the Public Engagement with Research team, please contact publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk.

22 April 2022

Take part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2022: Deadline for applications – Friday 29 April

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ESRC Festival Open Call: Deadline for applications Friday 29 April. Funding of up to £1,000 is available to deliver your event or activity

ESRC Festival of Social Science is an annual, UK-wide, free celebration of the social sciences, planned to take place from 22 October – 13 November 2022. BU have been involved in the festival for over a decade, running our own internal selection process and delivering up to ten activities per year.

ESRC Festival 2022 Theme

The theme set by the ESRC for this year’s festival is ‘my local area’’ and the ESRC wants to see at least a quarter of festival events based on this. This could be an exploration of Dorset’s social and economic history, the future of Bournemouth High Street, issues around deprivation in coastal towns or rural isolation. The theme is linked to the place-based agenda, which is a priority area for ESRC and UKRI. We encourage you to think broadly around this and we are happy for you to decide how far away you consider ‘local’ to be.

Who can apply?

The festival aims to encourage, support and create opportunities for social science researchers to engage with non-academic audiences. It is a prestigious initiative by a major research funder, and BU’s continued involvement is justified by the quality of events and activities. Being part of this festival is an achievement worth citing and celebrating.

It is an excellent opportunity to engage people outside of academia with your research and with the benefit of co-ordinated support and promotion from RDS and the ESRC.

Events must “feature social science (ideally with a social scientist involved in the event)”. If this doesn’t clearly apply to you, consider these options;

Does your research have clear implications for society that could be explored from a social science perspective?
Could you collaborate with a social scientist, combining your resources and creativity to explore the impact of your research? If you’re looking for a collaborator, the Research Blog or BU website are great places to start or contact us for help.

What support is available?

Before applying, you will have access to:

Bookable one-on-one advice slots with BU’s Engagement Officer
Detailed applicant guidance to help you apply

When your application is successful, you will receive:

A half-day training session from an expert external public engagement trainer
Continuing advice and support from BU’s public engagement team on all areas of planning, promoting delivering, evaluating your activity
The promotional boost from being part of a huge national festival.

How to apply

Read the application guidance to support you in completing an effective application.
Submit your application using the online form. You can save your progress and return later, though it’s advisable to keep a backup elsewhere. There is a pdf version of the whole form for drafting purposes only.

Find out more about the resources available to help plan and support your application

If you have any questions, please email the public engagement team.

14 April 2022

Take part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2022: Deadline for applications – Friday 29 April

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ESRC Festival Open Call: Deadline for applications Friday 29 April. Funding of up to £1,000 is available to deliver your event or activity

The ESRC Festival of Social Science is an annual, UK-wide, free celebration of the social sciences, planned to take place from 22 October – 13 November 2022. BU have been involved in the festival for over a decade, running our own internal selection process and delivering up to ten activities per year.

Who can apply?

The festival aims to encourage, support and create opportunities for social science researchers to engage with non-academic audiences. It is a prestigious initiative by a major research funder, and BU’s continued involvement is justified by the quality of events and activities. Being part of this festival is an achievement worth citing and celebrating.

It is an excellent opportunity to engage people outside of academia with your research and with the benefit of co-ordinated support and promotion from RDS and the ESRC.

The theme set by the ESRC for this year’s festival is ‘my local area’. The ESRC want to see at least a quarter of festival events on this theme.

Events must “feature social science (ideally with a social scientist involved in the event)”. If this doesn’t clearly apply to you, consider these options;

Does your research have clear implications for society that could be explored from a social science perspective?
Could you collaborate with a social scientist, combining your resources and creativity to explore the impact of your research? If you’re looking for a collaborator, the Research Blog or BU website are great places to start or contact us for help.

What support is available?

Before applying, you will have access to:

Bookable one-on-one advice slots with BU’s Engagement Officer
Detailed applicant guidance to help you apply

When your application is successful, you will receive:

A half-day training session from an expert external public engagement trainer
Continuing advice and support from BU’s public engagement team on all areas of planning, promoting delivering, evaluating your activity
The promotional boost from being part of a huge national festival.

How to apply

Read the application guidance to support you in completing an effective application.
Submit your application using the online form. You can save your progress and return later, though it’s advisable to keep a backup elsewhere. There is a pdf version of the whole form for drafting purposes only.

Find out more about the resources available to help plan and support your application

If you have any questions, please email the public engagement team.

12 April 2022

ESRC Festival of Social Science 2022: Call for applications – Deadline Friday 29 April

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The ESRC Festival of Social Science is an annual, UK-wide, free celebration of the social sciences, planned to take place from 22 October – 13 November 2022.

The festival is a prestigious initiative by a major research funder, and BU’s continued involvement is justified by the quality of our events and activities. Being part of this festival is an achievement worth citing and celebrating. BU have been involved in the festival for over a decade, running our own internal selection process and delivering up to ten activities per year.

Funding of up to £1,000 is available to deliver your event.

Who can apply?

Events must “feature social science (ideally with a social scientist involved in the event)”. If this doesn’t clearly apply to you, consider these options;

Does your research have clear implications for society that could be explored from a social science perspective?
Could you collaborate with a social scientist, combining your resources and creativity to explore the impact of your research? If you’re looking for a collaborator, the Research Blog or BU website are great places to start or contact us for help

What support is available?

Before applying, you will have access to:

Bookable one-on-one advice slots with BU’s Engagement Officer; Book an advice slot.
Detailed applicant guidance to help you apply

When your application is successful, you will receive:

A half-day training session from an expert external public engagement trainer
Continuing advice and support from BU’s public engagement team on all areas of planning, promoting delivering, evaluating your activity
The promotional boost from being part of a huge national festival.

How to apply

Read the application guidance to support you in completing an effective application.
Submit your application using the online form. You can save your progress and return later, though it’s advisable to keep a backup elsewhere. There is a pdf version of the whole form for drafting purposes only.

Find out more about this year’s festival theme and the resources available to plan and support your application

If you have any questions, please email the public engagement team.

10 April 2022

Summit of Health & Population Scientists in Nepal 2022

international, Publishing, writing Edwin van Teijlingen

Today say the start of the Eight National Summit of Health & Population Scientists in Nepal. Bournemouth University is involved in two presentation. The first will be one by University of Huddersfield PhD student Tamang Pasang, and her supervisors Prof. Padam Simkhada (FHSS Visiting Faculty), Dr. Bibha Simkhada (former BU Lecturer in Nursing and current FHSS Visiting Faculty) and Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen. Pasang will be talking about her thesis fieldwork: ‘Impact of Federalisation in Maintaining Quality of Maternal and Neonatal Care in Nepalese Health System’.

The second presentation will focus of the Nepal Federal Health System Project, our major collaborative project examining the consequences for the health system of Nepal’s move to a federal government structure in 2015. This is a joint project led by the University of Sheffield with Bournemouth University, the University of Huddersfield, and two institutions in Nepal: Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences MMIHS) and PHASE Nepal. This interdisciplinary study is funded by the UK Health Systems Research Initiative [Grant ref.
MR/T023554/1].

Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen

Centre for Midwifery, Maternity & Perinatal Health (CMMPH)

25 March 2022

We can help promote your public engagement event or activity

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At BU we promote and celebrate the work done to engage public audiences with BU research.

The public engagement with research team in Research Development and Support (RDS) can help promote your event to relevant audiences through our regular newsletter and social media channels. It also helps us to stay informed on the public engagement work being carried out by BU.

Please note: we are keen to promote BU public engagement with research activity wherever possible, but completing this form does not guarantee that we will be able to promote your event. To be considered for inclusion, your event or activity must be;

Focused on BU research, either solely or as part of a wider programme.
- Events or activities that do not involve BU research, such as marketing or recruitment events, will not be accepted.
Intended for and open to non-academic audiences, either entirely or as a portion of the audience.
Submitted, at the latest, in the first two weeks of the month preceding the event.
- For example, an event taking place in June should be submitted via the form any time before 14 May. This is due to lead times on producing and sending the newsletter.

Event descriptions may be edited for consistency in style with other content. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us.

21 March 2022

Join the next meeting of the Public Engagement with Research Network

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We are dedicating this meeting of the BU Public Engagement with Research (PER) Network to helping you apply for the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2022, an annual celebration of the social sciences.

In this session we will explain more about the festival and how to apply through our internal process – opening on Monday 28 March. We will also hear from academics who have previously held events and activities as part of the festival, who will share their experiences and advice.

Find out more about the Festival of Social Science, including who is eligible and how much funding and support you could receive.

We will also share other news on public engagement from BU.

The meeting will take place on Thursday 31 March 12-1pm, on Teams.

To join this meeting and find out about future ones, join our BU Public Engagement with Research Network. Check under ‘Meetings’ for upcoming sessions.

If you have any questions, please email the team.

21 February 2022

Café Sci Tuesday 1 March: Deep breathing to lower blood pressure

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At Café Scientifique, you can explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed online setting. Enjoy listening to a short talk before engaging in debate and discussion with our guest speaker and audience.

We’ll be joined by Malika Felton on Tuesday 1 March from 7.00pm until 8.30pm.

Deep breathing to lower blood pressure

High blood pressure affects around 1 in 3 adults in the UK and is a major risk factor for conditions such as heart failure and stroke. There are many treatments available, but deep and slow breathing could also help, with research suggesting that just ten minutes a day could reduce blood pressure with lasting effects.

Join us to discover more and try out slow and deep breathing for yourself.

Attendance is free but booking is required

8 February 2022

We can help promote your public engagement event or activity

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At BU we promote and celebrate the work done to engage public audiences with BU research.

The public engagement with research team in Research Development and Support (RDS) can help promote your event to relevant audiences through our regular newsletter and social media channels. It also helps us to stay informed on the public engagement work being carried out by BU.

Please note: we are keen to promote BU public engagement with research activity wherever possible, but completing this form does not guarantee that we will be able to promote your event. To be considered for inclusion, your event or activity must be;

Focused on BU research, either solely or as part of a wider programme.
- Events or activities that do not involve BU research, such as marketing or recruitment events, will not be accepted.
Intended for and open to non-academic audiences, either entirely or as a portion of the audience.
Submitted, at the latest, in the first two weeks of the month preceding the event.
- For example, an event taking place in June should be submitted via the form any time before 14 May. This is due to lead times on producing and sending the newsletter.

Event descriptions may be edited for consistency in style with other content. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us.

26 January 2022

Launch of new online public lecture series

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We’re launching a new public lecture series, sharing BU research and expertise through free online events.

The series will be centred around the areas of strength identified through the Our BU Story campaign, showcasing the ways in which we are enriching society and helping to tackle some of the biggest issues facing our world.

The first event, Living better for longer, takes place from 7pm-8.30pm on Thursday 17^th February and will focus on healthy ageing.

Professor of Nutrition Jane Murphy and Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Sophia Amenyah will discuss the importance of good nutrition as we age, while Professor of Public Health & Wellbeing Ann Hemingway will talk about her research exploring ways to stay active and independent for longer.

Principal Academic in Psychology Dr Samuel Nyman will share his research into whether Tai Chi can support people with dementia and their carers, and there will be the chance to take part in an interactive Tai Chi demonstration.

The online lectures will take place on a monthly basis. Future events will explore the past, present and future of British seaside resorts, the wildlife of Poole Harbour, and how humans have adapted to crisis and disaster through the ages.

You can find out more and book your place on the website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/public-lecture-series

20 January 2022

Café Sci Tuesday 1 February: A Shallow Gene Pool – Red Squirrels in the South of England

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At Café Scientifique, you can explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed online setting. Enjoy listening to a short talk before engaging in debate and discussion with our guest speaker and audience.

We’ll be joined by Dr Emilie Hardouin on Tuesday 1 February from 7.00pm until 8.30pm.

A Shallow Gene Pool – Red Squirrels in the South of England

The red squirrel is an enduring symbol of British wildlife but survives in the South of England only on islands – the Isle of Wight and in Poole Harbour. Join Dr Emilie Hardouin to discover what genetics can tell us about where these last surviving populations came from, and how they can be protected from extinction.

Attendance is free but booking is required

18 January 2022

British Science Festival 2022: Open Call for proposals

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Do you have an idea to engage public audiences with science and research?

The British Science Festival are now accepting event proposals for the 2022 Festival in Leicester, hosted by De Montfort University.

Proposals are welcome from individuals, researchers, industry professionals, artists, writers, organisations, charities, academic institutions, and more. Festival proposals should be aimed at non-specialist adults (16+) with a broad interest in science.

Festival organisers are looking for events that showcase cutting-edge science, celebrate the latest developments in science and technology and engage their audience in open discussion about relevant issues that affect culture and society. They aim to programme a range of formats from talks to drop-in activities and creative content that challenges perceptions of what science is and can be.

Highlights from the 2021 Festival can be found here

More information, including how to submit a proposal, can be found here

The deadline for proposals is 5pm on Monday 14 February 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Anna Woolman anna.woolman@BRITISHSCIENCEASSOCIATION.ORG

Alternatively, please contact Adam Morris (BU Engagement Officer) if you would like advice on planning or submitting your proposal publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

13 January 2022

RKEDF Workshop – Evaluation: Developing your approach

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Why is evaluation important in public engagement? And how do you do it effectively?

We are delighted to have teamed up with the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE), who will deliver this bespoke session for BU researchers.

This interactive course will encourage participants to think about why evaluation is important, look at ways to get started, explore different techniques they can use, and consider what findings can tell the participant and their organisation or funder. With an emphasis on how to conduct evaluation, participating in practical activities and discussion as together the workshop facilitators and attendees will demystify evaluation and find the fun in revealing and identifying participants’ effectiveness.

These sessions are aimed at people with experience of public engagement with research; however, the session will be open to all experience levels.

Learning objectives:

To develop an awareness of the value and importance of evaluating public engagement.
To gain familiarity with the process of evaluation and the usefulness of planning.
To consider the uses of evaluation including improving activities; sharing good practice and reporting.
To begin to explore the issues and challenges of evaluating public engagement.

By the end of this session, you will:

Have a greater understanding and awareness of the importance of evaluating public engagement
Understand the processes of evaluation and how to plan for it.

It is a condition of booking that the attendee agrees that their contact email will be shared with the NCCPE for the purposes of programme administration.

Workshop	Date	Time	Location
Evaluation: Developing your approach	Tuesday 12th April 2022	14:00-16:30	Online

To book a place on this workshop please complete the booking form.

For any queries, please contact Organisational Development .

13 January 2022

RKEDF Workshop: Introduction to Community Engagement

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This is a brand new session for 2021-22 – providing an introduction to what is involved when developing mutually beneficial research partnerships with communities. It will also help you decide whether it is the favoured approach for you and your community partners.

The session will be delivered by the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement and is aimed at those working in universities who want to know more about community engagement and are interested in the potential of applying a community-engaged research approach.

Learning objectives:

Consider your knowledge and understanding of community engagement and community engaged research
Explore the continuum of collaborative research with communities
Think about what helps to build strong community engagement and enhance your skills by experimenting with these ideas
Reflect on how community engagement relates to your own work and roles.

By the end of this session, you will:

Understand how community engagement works
Be aware of how community engagement relates to your own work
Have an understanding of what makes strong community engagement

Workshop	Date	Time	Location
Introduction to Community Engagement	Monday 14th March 2022	14:00 – 16:30	Online

To book a place on this workshop please complete the booking form.

For any queries, please contact Organisational Development.

6 January 2022

Soapbox Science Brighton 2022: Call for speakers now open

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Call for speakers at Soapbox Science Brighton 2022 now open.

What is Soapbox Science?

Soapbox Science is a fun and engaging way of communicating your research and raising the profile of female, non-binary and gender queer scientists. The aim of Soapbox Science is to promote female and gender diverse scientists and the work they do, challenging stereotypes of who can be a scientist.

Events

Soapbox Science events transform public areas into an arena for public learning and scientific debate; they follow the format of London Hyde Park’s Speaker’s Corner, which is historically an arena for public debate.

Learn, heckle, question, probe, interact with and be inspired by some of our leading scientists. No middle person, no PowerPoint slides, no amphitheatre – just remarkable women and non-binary scientists sharing their latest discoveries, and answering the science questions you have been burning to ask.

Open Call

The call for speakers is open to female, non-binary and gender queer STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) researchers and entrepreneurs from PhD to Professor.

Funding for travel is provided. The organisers will provide all speakers with training in public speaking and science communication, as well as supporting you to think creatively about how to communicate your research in the most engaging way.

The event will be held on Brighton Seafront on Saturday 21 May 2022

Apply here

Deadline for applications: Monday 28 February 2022

If you have any questions, please contact soapboxscience@gmail.com

Alternatively, please contact Adam Morris (BU Engagement Officer) if you would like advice on planning or submitting your application: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

2 December 2021

Café Sci – Tuesday 7 December: Wildfires and Us

Public engagement Adam Morris

At Café Scientifique, you can explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed online setting. Enjoy listening to a short talk before engaging in debate and discussion with our guest speaker and audience.

We’ll be joined by Dr Marin Cvitanovic on Tuesday 7 December from 7.00pm until 8.30pm.

Wildfires and Us

Every year wildfires engulf 3.4 million square kilometres of Earth’s surface – approximately the size of India. These fires have massive economic, social and environmental impacts and, due to climate change, are expected to increase in the future. However, wildfires are also a naturally occurring global phenomenon that many ecosystems depend on.

Join us to discover how scientific research at Bournemouth University could fill in some of the gaps in this complicated relationship between humans and wildfires.

Attendance is free but booking is required

8 November 2021

Café Sci – Tuesday 7 December: Wildfires and Us

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At Café Scientifique, you can explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed online setting. Enjoy listening to a short talk before engaging in debate and discussion with our guest speaker and audience.

We’ll be joined by Dr Marin Cvitanovic on Tuesday 7 December from 7.00pm until 8.30pm.

Wildfires and Us

Every year wildfires engulf 3.4 million square kilometres of Earth’s surface – approximately the size of India. These fires have massive economic, social and environmental impacts and, due to climate change, are expected to increase in the future. However, wildfires are also a naturally occurring global phenomenon that many ecosystems depend on.

Join us to discover how scientific research at Bournemouth University could fill in some of the gaps in this complicated relationship between humans and wildfires.

Attendance is free but booking is required

22 October 2021

Ingenuity launches at BU: sign up today to help drive the UK’s recovery and rebuild a better society after Covid-19

Business Engagement, Industry collaboration, innovation Amanda Edwards

The Ingenuity 2022 Programme is now live and open to Bournemouth University staff, students and alumni

Ingenuity exists to tackle the UK’s major social and environmental challenges through the creation of innovative start-ups. Registration is open to everyone, no matter your background or experience. If you have an idea or are motivated to see change, Ingenuity is ready to help. Find out more at ingenuityimpact.org.

Register today: forms.office.com/r/m39e80f2Rw. Deadline: 2 December 2021.

What is Ingenuity?

The Ingenuity Programme helps you turn your ideas for change into a business that creates impact. If you want to build stronger, more inclusive communities, improve the physical or mental health of those around you, or are interested in tackling climate change, then register for the Ingenuity Programme today.

Participants will hear from industry experts and gain support from specialist mentors to develop their idea into a business plan. They can submit the idea to a competition and be in with a chance of winning significant investment and support.

Ingenuity Summit

Ingenuity’s ‘state of the nation’ summit will explore the following three areas of focus from local, national, and lived experience perspectives:

Building Stronger Communities
Improving Health
Tackling Climate Change

The summit takes place 6 – 8 December 2021 and brings together industry experts, regional panellists, and the local community to share their insights on how to build stronger communities, improve health, and tackle climate change.

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Public Engagement Funding Opportunity: Engaging the public with environmental science 2022

We can help promote your public engagement event or activity

Café Sci Tuesday 1 March: Deep breathing to lower blood pressure

We can help promote your public engagement event or activity

Launch of new online public lecture series

Café Sci Tuesday 1 February: A Shallow Gene Pool – Red Squirrels in the South of England

British Science Festival 2022: Open Call for proposals

RKEDF Workshop – Evaluation: Developing your approach

RKEDF Workshop: Introduction to Community Engagement

Soapbox Science Brighton 2022: Call for speakers now open

Café Sci – Tuesday 7 December: Wildfires and Us

Café Sci – Tuesday 7 December: Wildfires and Us

Ingenuity launches at BU: sign up today to help drive the UK’s recovery and rebuild a better society after Covid-19

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ESRC Festival Open Call: Deadline for applications Friday 29 April. Funding of up to £1,000 is available to deliver your event or activity

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ESRC Festival Open Call: Deadline for applications Friday 29 April. Funding of up to £1,000 is available to deliver your event or activity

Who can apply?

What support is available?

How to apply

Who can apply?

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