Peer Review Workshop
Friday, 21st June, 2pm to 5pm
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, London
The workshop is free and open to early career researchers (PhDs and postdocs) in all STEM and social sciences.
Friday, 21st June, 2pm to 5pm
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, London
The workshop is free and open to early career researchers (PhDs and postdocs) in all STEM and social sciences.
Open to all Birkbeck staff and PhD students, run by the Birkbeck Public Engagement Team.
Engaging with Schools – Tuesday 21 May 2019, 18.00-20.00
Develop ideas for engaging students and teachers in your research.
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Online Engagement – Tuesday 4th June 2019, 15.00-17.00
Discuss why, when and how online platforms can be useful engagement tools.
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Researchers’ Public Engagement Network – Spring Event
Thursday 14 February, 12.00 -14.00
Room 102, Clore Management Centre
Take away practical advice about applying for public engagement funding. Discuss what funders are looking for and share your experiences with colleagues.
Develop your skills in speaking to non-academic audiences. In this session, run by Birkbeck’s Public Engagement Team, you will consider the relevance of your work for different audiences and how to tailor your content accordingly. The session will include public speaking tips and information about opportunities to talk about your research outside of academia.
Attending this session will provide you with skills and practical advice about how to communicate your research effectively.
Wed 16 January 2019
10:30 – 12:30
G20 Malet Street
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A year-long professional development programme for researchers with a passion for public engagement. The programme creates a challenging but supportive environment for delegates to reflect upon what it means to be an engaged researcher, and to explore the quality and value of engagement. It also supports participants to develop the skills and experience to work with others and improve the impact and relevance of their research.
Deadline for applications: 1 March 2019
Course dates: 12-13 June 2019; 16-17 October 2019; 19-20 February 2020
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‘Standing up for Science’ workshop
14 November 2018
Wellcome Collection, London
Free event for early career scientists, engineers, medics and social scientists (including PhDs, post-docs or equivalent).
Learn how the media works, how evidence can inform policy, what journalists and policymakers want and need from researchers, and how to involve the public in communicating your research. Hear directly from and ask questions of researchers who have interacted with the media, science journalists, and policymakers.
Apply by 4th November 2018
Thursday 15th November, 10.30-12.30
Room G20, Birkbeck Malet St.
Open to all interested PhDs, Post-docs and staff at Birkbeck.
Discuss possible ways to involve policy makers and influencers in your research. From think tanks to Select Committees, identify opportunities to connect with relevant groups or individuals. Understand the English legislative process and hear how other Birkbeck researchers have successfully engaged with policy. Take time to consider who you want to involve in your work and discuss the best ways to share your research with different groups.
Hosted by the UCL Engineering Exchange, register for this free event to share knowledge about issues facing London communities. The key themes are: Green Infrastructure, Air Quality and the Circular Economy.
Friday 7th Sept, 2018 – 9.30-18.00
Open to PhD students enrolled on a Doctoral Training Partnership programme funded by a UK Research Council. 12 week placements in various departments.