Through Year Opportunities
There are plenty of public engagement events to get involved in throughout the year:
Stand Up Comedy
Bright Club is the comedy gig where University researchers try their hand at stand-up for the first time. They’re joined by experienced pro comics, as compere and headliner, to guarantee a brilliant night out!
The Aberdeen University Science Magazine - Au - has been spearheaded by students in our Science Journalism Society. This dynamic group have researched, written, edited and produced this new magazine with only a very light touch support and guidance from University staff.
Piloted with support from our Principal's excellence fund and the public engagement with science unit (through a grant awarded by the Scottish Government) this magazine promised to be a lively addition to our public engagement activity. To find out how to get involved check out www.aumag.co.uk.
Writing Competitions
Biochemical Society Science Communication Competition
Each year the Biochemical Society looks for talented science writers to take part in their annual Science Communication Competition. The competition is open to all undergraduates and postgraduates, including non-member.
The Max Perutz Science Writing Competition
Think you can explain in no more than 800 words why your research matters in a way that would interest a non-scientific audience? If so, check out the The Max Perutz Science Writing Competition
The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize
The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize is an annual competition which aims to find the next generation of undiscovered science writing talent.
Other Competitions
FameLab is an exciting competition to find the new voices of science and engineering across the world. 2012 was an exciting year for The University of Aberdeen, when we saw two of our researchers being crowned Scottish Winner (David McNee) and Wildcard (Sonia Watson) in the Scottish Finals. Checkout FameLab to find out how you can get involved in this fun compeition and be crowned the next King/Queen of science communication!
Ambassador Schemes
The STEM Ambassadors Programme enables teachers to form links from the curriculum to how STEM is practiced in the world of work, illuminating applications across a vast range of careers.
As a researcher, volunteering as a STEM Ambassador is your chance to promote your skills to young learners, actively encourage them to enjoy STEM subjects, and inform them about the unique career opportunities that are available to them.
Festivals
