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19 February 2024

Create Something New at Coffee and Konfer – Wednesday 20 March

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Join experts from Konfer for a Faculty-specific session, offering a guided tour of the platform and support to set up your profile or your Research Centre page for powerful research and knowledge exchange connections.

Konfer offers an efficient way to navigate around resources, technology and innovation capabilities that exist in the UK innovation eco-system. Through Konfer, you can discover and engage with experts beyond your typical reach and discuss new ideas and opportunities for projects.

This is an opportunity to meet with the Konfer team, have a guided tour of the platform and its full functionality, enabling you to create and connect to the UK research collaborations with other universities, businesses and other organisations. By the end of your session you will have set up your own profile, with guidance and support from Ranbir and Shivaun from Konfer, and be ready to post or respond to collaboration opportunities.

As well as a Faculty specific session, you can also attend the Konfer Drop-In Surgery in the afternoon.

The Coffee and Konfer event will take place on Wednesday 20 March 2024. The faculty specific sessions will take place from 9am. Rooms to be confirmed.

A networking lunch and light refreshments will be provided.

The Coffee & Konfer Surgery will take place from 2pm. Location to be confirmed.

Schedule

BUBS Workshop – 9:00 – 9:50am

FMC Workshop – 10:00 – 10:50am

HSS Workshop – 11:00 – 11:50am

FST Workshop – 12:00 – 12:50pm

Facilitators – Ranbir Jabanda and Shivaun Meehan – National Centre for Universities and Business/Konfer. Dr. Wendelin Morrison – BU Knowledge Exchange Manager

Networking Lunch – 1:00 – 2:00pm

For Deputy Deans, BEKES, Faculty and RDS Knowledge Exchange and/or Innovation Leads

Coffee & Konfer Surgery – 2:00 – 4:30pm

Aimed at academics from any faculty including those with no experience or some experience of using Konfer.

Drop in and join us for a coffee and support in:

Maximising your use of Konfer
Creating or developing your current Konfer profile
Creating a Research Centre Page as a ‘Window to the World’
Finding Funding or Collaborators on Konfer
Building Konfer into your research culture

Ranbir Jabanda and Shivaugn Meehan – National Centre for Universities and Business/Konfer

Dr. Wendelin Morrison – BU Knowledge Exchange Manager

Book your place here

If you have any questions, please contact: Wendelin Morrison wsmorrison@bournemouth.ac.uk

19 February 2024

Spaces available: Evaluation of Engagement workshops delivered by Dr Jamie Gallagher

Knowledge Exchange, Public engagement Katerina Kakaounaki

Evaluation of Engagement
Mon 18 March, 1-4pm, Talbot Campus

Successful public engagement can benefit research, researchers and the public – but how do you go about demonstrating this change? This workshop will guide you through the best evaluation processes, showing you when, why and, crucially, how to use evaluation to provide reliable, clear data. It will highlight how to demonstrate success to funders, record impact for the REF, help improve your processes, and give you a better understanding of the people you are connecting with.

To book a place on this workshop, please complete the booking form under Impact Essentials: Evaluating Public Engagement – 18/03/2024, in the drop down menu

Advanced Evaluation
Tues 19 March, 9am-12pm, Lansdowne Campus

Taking an in-depth look at evaluation, participants will explore data capture, analysis and reporting. From surveys to focus groups, you will learn how to format powerful questions and report meaningful data. Discover how to develop evaluation plans for even the most complex topics. You will also learn how to write evaluation reports for funders or for the REF. This workshop requires good base knowledge of evaluation, ideally from attending the previous Evaluation of Engagement workshop.

To book a place on this workshop, please complete the booking form under Impact Essentials: Advanced Evaluation of Public Engagement – 19/03/2024, in the drop down menu

NB: While we recommend you attend both sessions, you may judge the first session on its own as appropriate for your needs. However, as the advanced session will build on the knowledge and skills gained in the first session, we do advise against only attending the second.

If you have any queries about either session, please contact publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk.

13 February 2024

Calling PGRs – Share your research with the public at Café Scientifique

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Are you a Postgraduate Researcher at Bournemouth University? Do you want to share your research with a public audience and improve your communication skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for 3-4 post-graduate researchers to take part in a special edition of our Café Scientifique public event series to deliver a short talk about your research to a friendly public audience. The event will take place from 6:30-8:00pm on Tuesday 7 May 2024 at The Black Cherry in Boscombe.

Café Scientifique is a fun and informal way to engage the public with your research and get feedback from different perspectives. You will receive training and support from our experienced Café Scientifique organisers in the Public Engagement Team, who will help you prepare and deliver your talk with confidence.

Please complete a short form to let us know why you are interested in getting involved, and include a bit about your research.

If selected, we will send you guidance on how to develop and deliver an engaging talk to a public audience. We will ask you to produce and practice a ‘draft’ version of your talk.

You will be invited to attend a training session on Tuesday 9 April to deliver your talk in front of the organisers and other speakers involved with the event. We will provide you with supportive feedback and ask you to do the same to the other selected speakers.

The Public Engagement Team will organise the event and promote it to local public audiences. The team will support you every step of the way. From developing your ideas to engage with a public audience, to setting up and promoting your event. We will also be on hand on the day to help your event run smoothly

If you are interested, please complete this form. The deadline for applying is Friday 8 March, 5pm.

Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee you a space. We will be in touch with you to discuss your interest.

If you have any questions about getting involved with Café Sci, please get in touch with the Public Engagement with Research Team: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk.

12 February 2024

Café Scientifique Tuesday 5 March 2024 – From ‘student’ to ‘lifesaver’: how understanding identity can help new paramedics

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

We’ll be joined by Peter Phillips on Tuesday 5 March from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

Paramedics have the worst wellbeing of all healthcare professionals, and the newly-qualified are particularly vulnerable. But it is not necessarily for the obvious reasons of dealing with traumatic events.

Join Bournemouth University’s Peter Phillips, a senior lecturer in paramedic science, to hear how his research about identity among newly qualified paramedics could help make them more resilient.

This event will be held at The Black Cherry in Boscombe, Bournemouth. Although the talks start at 6:30pm, the café will be open early so we encourage you to arrive early for a drink and a bite to eat before the talk starts.

If you have any questions about this event please email the Public Engagement with Research Team: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

Get involved with Café Sci in May

Are you a Postgraduate Researcher at Bournemouth University? Do you want to share your research with a public audience and improve your communication skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for 3-4 postgraduate researchers to take part in a special edition of our Café Scientifique public event series to deliver a short talk about your research to a friendly public audience. The event will take place from 6:30-8:00pm on Tuesday 7 May 2024 at The Black Cherry in Boscombe. Find out more and apply here

9 February 2024

RKEDF Evaluation of Engagement workshops coming up in March: book now

Knowledge Exchange, Public engagement, Training Amanda Edwards

Evaluation of Engagement
Mon 18 March, 1-4pm, Talbot Campus

Advanced Evaluation
Tues 19 March, 9am-12pm, Lansdowne Campus

Sign up for a place on these workshops, delivered by Dr Jamie Gallagher, one of the most experienced public engagement trainers in the UK. Jamie has previously provided training sessions for BU researchers in evaluation and communication, which have been extremely well-received by attendees:

‘Informative and highly relevant to research practice’

‘Insightful and useful session’

‘Benefitted from meeting and learning from other people’s experiences. Glad to have the opportunity to do this’.

Evaluation of Engagement

This workshop will highlight what you need to ask yourself, and the public, to ensure you can demonstrate the success of your intervention and capture the long term impact of it.

Successful public engagement can benefit research, researchers and the public – but how do you go about demonstrating this change? This workshop will guide you through the best evaluation processes, showing you when, why and, crucially, how to use evaluation to provide reliable, clear data. It will highlight how to demonstrate success to funders, record impact for the REF, help improve your processes, and give you a better understanding of the people you are connecting with.

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

Advanced Evaluation

Taking an in-depth look at evaluation, participants will explore data capture, analysis and reporting. From surveys to focus groups, you will learn how to format powerful questions and report meaningful data. Discover how to develop evaluation plans for even the most complex topics. You will also learn how to write evaluation reports for funders or for the REF. This workshop requires good base knowledge of evaluation, ideally from attending the previous Evaluation of Engagement workshop.

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

NB: While we recommend you attend both sessions, you may judge the first session on its own as appropriate for your needs. However, as the advanced session will build on the knowledge and skills gained in the first session, we do advise against only attending the second.

If you have any queries about either session, please contact publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk.

5 February 2024

Age Friendly Communities co-ordinator to present at Community Voices webinar February 14th 12-1pm

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February’s webinar welcomes Heather Olive the Age Friendly Community Coordinator for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In a response to the older population increasing globally The World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2010 created an initiative called ‘Age Friendly Communities.’ The aim is that Age Friendly Communities enable people to continue to stay living in their homes, living the life they want to live for as long as possible. Importantly in these communities, older residents help to shape the place that they live. Locally we have built a network of over 80 organisations working towards this common aim. Nationally we share knowledge and best practice through the support of the Centre for Ageing Better.

Community voices is a collaboration between BU PIER partnership and Centre for Seldom Heard Voices to provide a platform and a voice to local community activists.

Please do join us for this webinar….

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31 January 2024

Café Scientifique: The PGR Sessions – Tuesday 7 May 2024

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Are you a Postgraduate Researcher at Bournemouth University? Do you want to share your research with a public audience and improve your communication skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for 3-4 post-graduate researchers to take part in a special edition of our Café Scientifique public event series to deliver a short talk about your research to a friendly public audience. The event will take place from 6:30-8:00pm on Tuesday 7 May 2024 at The Black Cherry in Boscombe.

Café Scientifique is a fun and informal way to engage the public with your research and get feedback from different perspectives. You will receive training and support from our experienced Café Scientifique organisers in the Public Engagement Team, who will help you prepare and deliver your talk with confidence.

Please complete a short form to let us know why you are interested in getting involved, and include a bit about your research.

If selected, we will send you guidance on how to develop and deliver an engaging talk to a public audience. We will ask you to produce and practice a ‘draft’ version of your talk.

You will be invited to attend a training session on Tuesday 9 April to deliver your talk in front of the organisers and other speakers involved with the event. We will provide you with supportive feedback and ask you to do the same to the other selected speakers.

The Public Engagement Team will organise the event and promote it to local public audiences. The team will support you every step of the way. From developing your ideas to engage with a public audience, to setting up and promoting your event. We will also be on hand on the day to help your event run smoothly

If you are interested, please complete this form. The deadline for applying is Friday 8 March, 5pm.

Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee you a space. We will be in touch with you to discuss your interest.

If you have any questions about getting involved with Café Sci, please get in touch with the Public Engagement with Research Team: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk.

30 January 2024

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 our research. The Public Engagement with Research team in Research Development and Support can help promote your event to relevant audiences through our monthly newsletters and via our social media channels.

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.

Event descriptions may be edited for consistency in style with other content.

Share your upcoming public event or activity

If you have any questions, please contact the team publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

30 January 2024

The Secrets of Public Engagement: Free Online Event – Tuesday 27 February 1-1:45pm

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The Secrets of Public Engagement – Free Online Event

Tuesday 27 February 1-1:45pm

Are you passionate about sharing your work in STEM? Do you want to capture the imagination when explaining your love of science? Join the team behind New Scientist Live to discover the secrets behind the UK’s biggest science show.

In this free lunchtime virtual event, host Martin Davies (Head of Event Production, New Scientist) will welcome science communicator and engagement consultant Dr Jamie Gallagher, as he reveals how to prepare memorable talks and interactive stands that leave a lasting impression. Martin will also be joined by colleague Jacqui Mccarron, as they explore what they look for when inviting speakers and selecting exhibitors for New Scientist Live.

Jamie Gallagher is an award-winning freelance communicator and engagement professional with ten years’ experience in the delivery and evaluation of quality engagement projects. Working across dozens of institutions and subject areas he has helped improve the reach, profile and impact of research engagement in almost every discipline. Jamie is also a science communicator and can often be found on TV, radio or stage making research accessible.

Who should watch?

Sci-Comms Professionals
Public Engagement Officers
Researchers involved with public engagement
Science speakers and demonstrators
STEM ambassadors
Anyone else interested in communicating STEM topics to a public audience

Benefits of watching

Learn about how New Scientist Live communicates complicated ideas to a general audience
Discover how to have the greatest impact when exhibiting
Find out what makes a great science talk
Learn how to amplify your message to a wider, underrepresented audience

Booking information:

This online event will start at 1pm on Tuesday 27 February 2024. Access to a recording of the event will be exclusively available to registrants for the 12 months following the live event. The on-demand recording will be available to view within 24 hours of the live discussion.

Ring Central will email your ticket confirmation to you immediately after registering. You will also receive a separate email from Ring Central with a link to access the event within a week of the event start date; please note that each link is unique and should not be shared.

Tickets are non-transferable to any other New Scientist event.

Register here

23 January 2024

Media coverage in Nepal

international Edwin van Teijlingen

Last week Mr. Yogesh Dhakal, who is Deputy Editor at Shilapatra, an online newspaper in Nepal, interviewed three UK professors: Julie Balen (Canterbury Christ Church University), Simon Rushton (the University of Sheffield) and Edwin van Teijlingen (Bournemouth University). The focus of the interview (see interview online here) was our recently completed interdisciplinary study ‘The impact of federalisation on Nepal’s health system: a longitudinal analysis’.

In this Nepal Federal Health System Project we studied the consequences for the health system of Nepal’s move from a centralised political system to a more federal structure of government. This three-year project is UK-funded by the MRC, Wellcome Trust and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; formerly DFID) under the Health Systems Research Initiative. This joint project is led by the University of Sheffield in collaboration with Bournemouth University, the University of Huddersfield, Canterbury Christ Church University and two institutions in Nepal, namely MMIHS (Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences) and PHASE Nepal.

Today (23rd January) the article appeared online in Nepali. We have seen the transcript in English of the actual interviews with the three of us, but I have no idea how the journalist has edited, selected and translated the relevant text.

Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen

CMWH (Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health)

17 January 2024

A tale of two ministries

international Edwin van Teijlingen

Yesterday in Nepal we attempted to meet two government ministers to present policy recommendations generated by the study examining the consequences for the health system of Nepal’s move to a federal government structure. This three-year project is UK-funded by the MRC, Wellcome Trust and the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; formerly DFID) under the Health Systems Research Initiative. Through our collaborating partners in Nepal we had managed to make initial contacts with the Prime Minister’s office and a senior secretary in the Ministry of Health & Population. The timing was significant as yesterday was the last day that UK-based members of our team were in Nepal. The day started with a possible meeting with first the Prime Minister Pushpa Dahal, followed by a possible meeting with the Health Minister Mohan Baladur Basnet. However, as the saying goes ‘timing is everything!’ And, in the end the time was against us.

One of the two principle investigators of our study, Professor Simon Rushton from the University of Sheffield, and got ready early in the morning, only to be told by our Nepalese collaborators that the traffic in Kathmandu was hectic. Having waited for nearly an hour for our transport, we decided to split up with one of us joining some of our Nepalese collaborators trying to see the Prime Minister (PM) and the other one with a team to visit the Minister of Health & Population. Prof. Rushton went to the latter and after a period of waiting he and one of our Nepalese collaborators managed to meet the Minister and his staff. He also managed to hand over our policy recommendations. This offered a nice picture opportunity to illustrate a REF Impact Case Study.

Three other Nepalese collaborators and I, on the other hand, waited for over two hours in the waiting room of the Prime Minister, who turned out to be in an urgent meeting with two senior ministers. After over two hours we had to call off our attempt to see the PM. All I ended up with as ‘evidence’ was a picture of the tissue box in the PM’s waiting room. In the end I had to rush to Tribhuven International Airport to catch my flight to Qatar, then onward to London Gatwick.

For the team visiting the PM it felt very much like Robert Burns’ poem: “The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men. Gang aft agley.”

Professor Edwin van Teijlingen

CMWH (Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health)

15 January 2024

TV interview in Nepal

international, Public engagement Edwin van Teijlingen

Two days ago Professor Edwin van Teijlingen from BU’s Faculty of Health & Social Sciences was interviewed by the national television channel News24 in Kathmandu, Nepal. His interview covered some more personal questions, including the question how Edwin became involved in research in Nepal two decades ago, followed questions about recent research projects. The latter involved questions about the nearly completed project “The Impact of Federalisation on Nepal’s Health System: A longitudinal Analysis’. This project, launched in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, is led by the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with BU, the University of Huddersfield, Canterbury Christ Church University, PHASE Nepal and MMIHS (Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences). This nearly four-year project is UK-funded by the MRC (Medical Research Council), the Wellcome Trust and DFID (now called the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office [FCDO]) under the Health Systems Research Initiative.

There were also questions about the health and well-being of Nepal’s migrant workers, partly related to a recently finished study on kidney health of migrant workers funded by The Colt Foundation and a new project led by La Isla Network in the United States of America (USA). La Isla Network, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (in the USA) , Nepal Development Society and Bournemouth University are leading the first-ever international effort to research and address trafficking among Nepalese labour migrants. The work is funded by a $4 million cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, International Programs.

The television company has already put the half-hour interview on YouTube, to watch it click here!

12 January 2024

Labour migration: desperation & exploitation

international, Publishing Edwin van Teijlingen

On my latest trip to Nepal I noticed a number of related newspaper stories about those wanting to migrate abroad for work. Yesterday there was an article with the headline ‘Three held for defrauding unemployed youths’ (The Himalayan Times, January 11, page 2), which could be seen as story about crime, just like the one next to it on the same page with was headed ‘Vehicle stolen’ (The Himalayan Times, January 11, page 2) . Both fit under the category of people suffering from crime committed by naughty people. However, having studied labour migration as a sociologist for over a decade it also speaks of the desperation of young people to leave Nepal. In that sense, the ‘Three held for defrauding unemployed youths’ story, is more like the story the day before ‘Family of Nepali who joined Russian Army worried after hearing about his death’ (The Himalayan Times, January 10, page 1).

In the latter story of a tragic death of a Nepalese mercenary, the most unexpected element I found was that Nepalese victim had paid Rs. 500,000 to criminals, who acted as brokers. I would have expected that Putin’s agents operating in the Middle East were paying large amounts of money to potential army recruits to fight in the invasion of Ukraine. To my great surprise, the payment was the other way round, where Nepalese migrant workers are desperate enough to pay the country at war. When people are desperate to work abroad unscrupulous brokers see opportunities to make money.

Whilst at the end of December 2023 two Nepalese men were killed when Korean language test candidates were staging demonstrations in Kathmandu demanding that they be allowed to appear for language tests for jobs in the manufacturing sector in South Korea. When the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport stopped to intervene, he sparked a riot and his car was set on fire. The police opened fire and killed two protesters in a very un-Nepalese way of dealing with protest. Again to me the underlying issue to note is how desperate these men are to go abroad and get to work in South Korea.

Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen

CMWH (Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health)

10 January 2024

Knowledge Exchange in Research

Knowledge Exchange Katerina Kakaounaki

The Knowledge exchange in Research session, is aimed primarily at those in academic leadership roles including Deputy Deans and Heads of Department.

It is open for academics and researchers who want to explore ways of making the most from their research outcomes.

Consultancy and contract research
Enterprise
External engagement
CPD and Specialist Facilities

Prof Kate Welham will share their experience on knowledge exchange in research.

Wednesday 31st January, 13.30-15.00 at Talbot Campus

To book onto this session, please complete the Booking form under “Introducing Knowledge Exchange in Research – 31/01/2024” in the drop-down menu.

For further information about the content of the session please contact Wendelin Morrison, KE Manager, RDS wsmorrison@bournemouth.ac.uk

9 January 2024

ECR Public Engagement Opportunity: Share your research with the public at Café Scientifique

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Are you an Early Career Researcher looking to gain experience in Public Engagement? Would you like to share your research with a public audience? Get involved with our Café Scientifique series

Café Scientifique is a public event that takes place at The Black Cherry in Boscombe on the first Tuesday evening of the month (excluding January & August), and is organised centrally by the BU Public Engagement with Research Team, part of Research Development and Support.

The format involves delivering a short talk, followed by the opportunity for discussion and questions from a varied public audience. It is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience in engaging with the public in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

We welcome academics at all career stages, although this opportunity is particularly valuable for those getting started in engaging with the public. We encourage collaboration between less experienced and more experienced public speakers to help provide support and gain a rewarding learning experience.

The team will support you every step of the way. From developing your ideas to engage with a public audience, to setting up and promoting your event. We will also be on hand on the day to help your event run smoothly.

Complete our form to Register your interest

Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee you a space. We will be in touch with you to discuss your interest.

If you have any questions about getting involved with Café Sci, please get in touch with the Public Engagement with Research Team: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk.

8 January 2024

New Scientist Live 2024: Call for Speakers and Exhibitors

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New Scientist Live is a three-day science festival and exhibition that combines the best of in-person and virtual events. Connecting a global online audience with face-to-face visitors, speakers and dozens of exhibitors for talks, discussions and hands-on demonstrations.

New Scientist Live will take place from 12-14 October 2024 at ExCeL London.

The organisers are looking for new voices and ideas to inform, inspire and surprise audiences. If you’ve got an idea for a talk at New Scientist Live, please complete this Nomination Form with your ideas. There is no limit on the number of nominations.

Nominations close at 23:59 on Wednesday 31 January 2024

They are also looking for new and exciting exhibitors for their show floor. Do you have an idea for an interactive stand, where visitors to the show can get hands-on with leading-edge science, and talk to researchers forging the future? If you are interested in engaging with a diverse audience, ranging from school children to retirees and everyone in between, please email jacqui.mccarron@newscientist.com for more information.

8 January 2024

Do you have an idea to engage public audiences with science & research? British Science Festival 2024 Open Call – Deadline Tuesday 16 January

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

Event proposals for the British Science Festival 2024 are open.

The British Science Festival will take place in East London from Wednesday 11 – Sunday 15 September 2024, and will be hosted by the University of East London.

The programme showcases cutting-edge science, technology, and ideas that challenge, inspire and excite audiences. Each year, thousands of people come together to celebrate the latest developments in research and engage in open discussion about issues affecting our culture and society.

Anyone can propose an event and the festival celebrates science in its broadest sense. The British Science Festival are looking for proposals from individuals, researchers, industry professionals, artists, writers, organisations, charities, academic institutions, and more. 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.

The festival is free and open to all, but content should be appropriate for an adult (16+ audience).

More information, including how to submit a proposal, can be found here: British Science Festival 2024 Open Call

Before developing and submitting your proposal, please read the FAQs

To submit a proposal for an event please complete the proposal form

Deadline for proposals: 23.59 on Tuesday 16 January 2024.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss your proposal, please email festival@britishscienceassociation.org.

Alternatively, should you wish to discuss your application with the Public Engagement with Research team, please email publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

5 January 2024

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 our research. The Public Engagement with Research team in Research Development and Support can help promote your event to relevant audiences through our monthly newsletters and via our social media channels.

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.

Event descriptions may be edited for consistency in style with other content.

Share your upcoming public event or activity

If you have any questions, please contact the team publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

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Create Something New at Coffee and Konfer – Wednesday 20 March

Schedule

Book your place here

Spaces available: Evaluation of Engagement workshops delivered by Dr Jamie Gallagher

Evaluation of Engagement
Mon 18 March, 1-4pm, Talbot Campus

Advanced Evaluation
Tues 19 March, 9am-12pm, Lansdowne Campus

Calling PGRs – Share your research with the public at Café Scientifique

RKEDF Evaluation of Engagement workshops coming up in March: book now

Evaluation of Engagement
Mon 18 March, 1-4pm, Talbot Campus

Advanced Evaluation
Tues 19 March, 9am-12pm, Lansdowne Campus

Evaluation of Engagement

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

Advanced Evaluation

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

Age Friendly Communities co-ordinator to present at Community Voices webinar February 14th 12-1pm

Café Scientifique: The PGR Sessions – Tuesday 7 May 2024

We can help promote your public engagement event or activity

The Secrets of Public Engagement: Free Online Event – Tuesday 27 February 1-1:45pm

Register here

Knowledge Exchange in Research

ECR Public Engagement Opportunity: Share your research with the public at Café Scientifique

Complete our form to Register your interest

New Scientist Live 2024: Call for Speakers and Exhibitors

Do you have an idea to engage public audiences with science & research? British Science Festival 2024 Open Call – Deadline Tuesday 16 January

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Evaluation of Engagement
Mon 18 March, 1-4pm, Talbot Campus

Advanced Evaluation
Tues 19 March, 9am-12pm, Lansdowne Campus

Evaluation of Engagement
Mon 18 March, 1-4pm, Talbot Campus

Advanced Evaluation
Tues 19 March, 9am-12pm, Lansdowne Campus