Training and Networking

Future MVLS Engagement Team gatherings include:

  • Event Opportunities Thursday 5 March 2020
    Discover the range of exciting PE events across Glasgow that will help build your skills and experience.
  • Event Planning Thursday 2 April 2020
    Guide to event planning and resources to help deliver successful engagement events.
  • University of Glasgow online MOOC on Research Impact  - opens 9 March 2020
    Free course created by University of Glasgow  - join the global cohort and Twitter discussion #flresearchimpact 

Engagement opportunities

  • Taster Week for Schools seeking presenters
    As part of the Widening Participation (WP) activities held at the University,  these Taster sessions are designed to give S4 & S5 students an idea of University life and the exciting subjects on offer.  The WP team are seeking those able to offer science based activities (1 hr presentations for ~50 students and 3hr workshops ~25 students) for Taster Weeks commencing 1st and 8th June 2020. These popular events are for Glasgow school children considering university and offers an excellent opportunity for you to engage with youngsters as part of a structured and managed event. Sessions are remunerated at ~£50 per hour. Contact: Victoria Blades, Coordinator - Victoria.blades@glasgow.ac.uk

Public Engagement Funding

The MVLS Engagement team is pleased to offer advice and support on all internal and external engagement funding applications.

  • MVLS Engagement with Research Fund – supporting researchers to put public engagement ideas into practice we offer awards of up to £2,500 and applications are invited until 31 July 2020.
  • ScotPEN Wellcome Engagement Award - £500,000 fund to help Wellcome grant holders engage the public with their research. University of Glasgow applications must be received by MVLS Engagement team by 9 March 2020. Please contact MVLS-Engage@glasgow.ac.uk

First published: 28 June 2018

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