Date for your diary. STFC Public Engagement Symposium. University of Birmingham, 25 November 2013, Time (tbc) 10am-4pm.

When and Where
A major conference for all those interested in public engagement (PE) with STFC science and technology, at the University of Birmingham campus on 25 November 2013. The main aims are to share best practice, discuss the STFC programme, hear of new developments eg social media, Citizen Science, etc, and build a community of practitioners including developing partnerships and valuable networking.

Who should go
All scientists and engineers who engage with STFC-related science and technology, including researchers in the STFC grant-funded areas and those who use our facilities or engage with our National Laboratories. We will invite partners such as the IOP, RAS, Royal Society, Diamond Light Source, ESRF, ILL, CERN, ESO staff; the National Co-ordinating Centre for PE; ScienceWise; science communicators who engage with the STFC programme; members of the Advisory Panel for Public Engagement; PE Fellows; and PE fundholders. We especially encourage early-career researchers to attend and will be offering a £100 bursary to help this.

Draft Programme
Break-out sessions may include PE/Communications training; Pathways to Impact; PE Awards, etc. PE champions will speak in a panel setting, giving their perspective on public engagement, inspiration, STEM and skills.

How to register
A First Announcement coming soon will outline the (free) online registration procedure.

Regards

Neville Hollingworth