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Save the Date: Festival of Communities Returns
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News hot off the press: we have a date for the Festival of Communities 2020! The fifth edition of the festival will be taking place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2020 in Stepney Green Park (Saturday) and Mile End Campus (Sunday). Make sure you pop it in your diaries ready for a weekend exploring the best that Tower Hamlets has to offer.
We will be launching the call for activities and the applications for funding in January so keep your eyes peeled!
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The UK's only festival celebrating the humanities is almost upon us. Between the 14 and 23 November, join QM researchers as they showcase the fantastic work they're involved in as part of the 'This Time It's Personal' Hub which will unravel the personal stories of the world around us.
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News: Peter McOwan’s Memorial Service
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Please join us for a celebration of Professor Peter McOwan’s life at Queen Mary on Wednesday 11 December from 2:30-5pm in the Senior Common Room, Mile End Campus. If you would like to attend, please RSVP in advance.
If you would like to contribute to Peter’s Book of Remembrance, this is currently located in the EECS Reception. If you would like to contribute electronically, please email these to publicengagement@qmul.ac.uk
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News: Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellowship for Kimberley Freeman
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We are delighted to announce that Kimberley Freeman, Director of the Centre for Public Engagement, has been awarded a Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellowship as a two year full-time secondment. Her fellowship will focus on challenging how research priorities are set, to encourage a move towards a more engaged research culture nationally. We wish Kimberley every success on her Fellowship and look forward to working with her on it. Recruitment for cover for Kimberley’s role as Director of the Centre for Public Engagement is live now.
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Event: It’s time to change Science Education
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With a shortage of scientists going into teaching and accusations that the science curriculum is overloaded and dry, Professor Becky Parker’s Inaugural Lecture will be suggesting bold changes to revolutionise science teaching and studying. The lecture will be taking place today (Thursday 31 October) from 6:30-8:30pm in the People’s Palace, Mile End Campus
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Opportunity: Get involved with the Centre of the Cell
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Do you want to share your passion for science with children and young adults? Centre of the Cell is recruiting QM staff to join their Ambassador programme. Join them for a tour of their amazing spaces and have an opportunity to find out more about what the team does and how you can get involved. The next session is on Wednesday 6 November between 4-5pm
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Training: Public Engagement Masterclass
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Monday 4 November, 10am-1pm, Queens’ Building
Are you looking to take your first steps in public engagement, or have done some engagement but want to cement your learning in this area? Then come along to forthcoming Public Engagement Masterclass!
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Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Grants
Up to £500 for members of the Royal Society of Biology to run biology-related events or activities in their region
Deadline: 1 November
https://www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/grants/outreach-grants
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British Science Week Grants
Up to £1000 (community) to organise an event during British science week for those who do not typically engage with STEM or audiences that are under-served.
Deadline: 11 November
https://www.britishscienceweek.org/about-us/grants/
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Centre for Public Engagement Small Grants
Up to £500 or £1000 to develop new engagement approaches, engage new audiences, or to try small or one-off projects.
Deadline: 15 November
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengagement/funding/small-grants/public-engagement-grants/
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