Get Involved
UCL Brightclub
– training in public engagement through science comedy.
Famelab
– science communication competition.
PubhD London
– science talks in the pub.
The Brilliant Club
– tutor brilliant school children aged between 10 and 16.
I’m a Scientist
– online science engagement and outreach activities with children and young people.
London SciComm Socials
– fun, friendly meet-ups for everyone interested in science communication. .
STEMNetwork Ambassadors
– activities and events with young people to improve learning and enjoyment of STEM
NERC Public Engagement Training
Three minute thesis
– a competition that celebrates exciting research conducted by PhD students, and tests their ability to communicate concisesly.
Science Live
– connecting event organisers, volunteers and speakers to put on live science events, brought to you by the British Science Association.
List of Science Festivals in the UK (2017)
– a useful list of science festivals, which always need volunteers!
There may be opportunities to get involved in public engagement activities directly through the DTP, particularly at summer science events (e.g. Royal Society Summer Science, Cheltenham Science Festival, Einstein’s Garden) – please contact the NERC DTP Innovation Officer, Claire Asher for more details.
Organise Your Own Event
UCL Beacon Bursaries
– grants of up to £2000, available to UCL staff and students.
Train and Engage
– grants of up to £1000, available to UCL staff and students after undertaking the training course.
Royal Society of Biology Regional Grant Scheme
– grants of £200 – £500, two rounds of applications per year in September and March.
Biochemical Society Science Outreach Grants
– grants of up to £1000, two rounds of applications per year in September and April.
British Geophysical Association Outreach Fund
– grants of up to £2000
NERC Research News
