The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) have recently set up a partnership with the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) called Explore Your Universe: Atoms to Astrophysics.

The vision of the project is to inspire a new sense of excitement about the physical sciences, among young people and their families. To achieve this, we are equipping 10 ASDC member centres with equipment, training and other resources, so that they can deliver inspiring schools workshops, family shows and more, all based around physics, including particle physics.

As part of this new and exciting partnership there is an opportunity for you to get involved and talk to the public about your research. Interested?… then see below about how to attend two practical training sessions with hands on activities to help in communicating your work. It could be fun, exciting and rewarding!.

Please note the closing date is nominal- you can still register !!

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We would be delighted to invite scientists and Engineers working with STFC to a Free communications & public engagement training

This opportunity is open to:

All STFC staff, related researchers and regular facility users at all levels who are keen to share their exciting work with schools and the public and make their impact count in the REF

Information and Registration

Explore Your Universe is a partnership between the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres and STFC. The vision of this national project is to inspire a new sense of excitement around the physical sciences with young people and families across the UK.

As part of this, some of the most experienced science engagement practioners in the country are joining forces to offer two unique training academies for 50 STFC staff and related-researchers. There are two one-day academies which will cover opportunities and techniques to work with the public and schools, how to report these activities as part of the REF, and the opportunity to practice these skills in science centres across the UK.

The Explore Your Universe project is providing equipment and training to 10 science centres, and so this interactive, participatory training focuses on using hands-on practical approaches to communicating your work.

There are two Academies in one of two science centres:

• Thursday 29 November in At-Bristol Science Centre
• Friday 7 December at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

We will cover your travel expenses and provide refreshments throughout the day. Overnight accommodation can also be provided where needed.

For full details of the programme and registration, please visit the web page here.

Please DO share this with your colleagues.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the project manager, Dr Michaela Livingstone, michaela.livingstone@sciencecentres.org.uk.

Best wishes and we look forward to seeing you there!