...programme included The New Scientist, My Science, BMA News, The Psychologist and Laboratory News. Highlights included a double-page feature in The Observer and an orchestrated piece by Marcus du Sautoy...
What is the BIS Science and Society Community Challenge Grant Scheme? Following review of the BIS Science and Society programme (http://scienceandsociety.bis.gov.uk/), two key messages emerged: Target new audiences. Public Engagement...
What is the BIS Science and Society Community Challenge Grant Scheme? Following review of the BIS Science and Society programme (http://scienceandsociety.bis.gov.uk/), two key messages emerged: Target new audiences. Public Engagement...
...are now formally recognised as one of the potential routes young people can take to satisfy the ‘develop a new skill’ section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This exposure...
...new Charter affirms something we’ve been working hard to achieve for many years. We increasingly understand engagement with the public as far more than a gesture or charitable impulse. We...
Patrick Middleton of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council decribes the results of a public dialogue that embodies principle three of the Charter. 'Synthetic biology is a new science...
...Life in Newcastle upon Tyne has had and is an example of principle three of the Charter. The Centre for Life opened at the start of the new millennium with...
...a comfortable and safe environment. The session is suitable for girls aged 13-16, but could be easily adapted for use with a younger age group, aged 11-12. This new discussion...
...we’ve also launching a new grant scheme to pilot innovative ways to reach public audiences that are under-represented in other initiatives. A sort of ‘Heineken Challenge’ that reaches the parts...
...to work with others, find resource efficiencies, share knowledge and ideas, and co-ordinate activity 2. Focus on whom to involve, target new audiences, embrace diversity and inclusivity, be sensitive to...
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Science and society
This is a blog from the Science and Society team within BIS. We'll be focussing on our Science and Society Charter which was developed in partnership with our stakeholders and the wider community.
We'll be featuring case studies from partners and people involved in engaging young people and adults with science.