Tuesday 24 Jul 2012 @ 15:20
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Science and Technology Facilities Council
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Public Engagement
STFC Public Engagement Funding Schemes - New closing dates announced (link opens in a new window) - The closing date for the 2012B round of Small Awards is the 11 October 2012 and the closing date for the 2012 round of Large Awards is 08 November 2012.
Naked Scientists Podcasts (link opens in a new window) - The Naked Scientists are a media-savvy group of physicians and researchers from Cambridge University who use radio, live lectures, and the Internet to strip science down to its bare essentials, and promote it to the general public. Podcasts from the Naked Scientists are supported by the STFC.
New Cosmic Ray Broadsheet (PDF - link opens in a new window) - Interested in Cosmic Rays? Then take a look at a fascinating and highly informative new leaflet produced by STFC celebrating the history of their discovery over 100 years ago. The leaflet also highlights the latest scientific discoveries on these mysterious extraterrestrial visitors and has been produced for all students and teachers. Teacher notes are also available (PDF - 300kB - link opens in a new window)and High quality hard copies can also be ordered.
York Science and Innovation Grand Tour (link opens in a new window) - An exciting outdoor exhibition of 60 large science images scattered around the city of York has begun and will be up all summer - There are 5 Physics-related images which were supported by a STFC Public Engagement Small Award.
Public Engagement Large Award 2011 Winners
- See collisions from the LHC on your iPhone and iPad.
- Visit the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre to see a brand new and exciting exhibit about the Big Telescopes that are funded by STFC
- Watch 60 second fast paced animations about astronomy, planetary science and particle accelerators all narrated by comedian David Mitchell
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How did the universe begin and how will it end?
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Where did the Sun and Earth and other planets in the solar system come from?
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What is matter made of?
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Is there life on Mars, or on planets around other stars in the galaxy?
These are some of the big questions that scientists are trying to answer with the help of the Science and Technology Facilities Council ("the Council") funding and facilities.
Follow the links on the left for more information about the science that the Council funds, including:
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Free publications (link opens in a new window) and advice and resources for schools and colleges, on astronomy, space and particle physics
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The Council science (link opens in a new window): This section offers an overview of the areas of scientific interest to the Council and current major projects. It was written for this web site by acclaimed science writer and former New Scientist Physical Sciences Editor, Nina Hall
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Funding for projects to increase the public understanding of astronomy and particle physics.
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Public Engagement Fellowships
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Media and communication skills training to help scientists explain their work to the public through the media
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Moon rock and meteorite loan scheme, in which schools, museums and others can borrow rare moon rocks and meteorite samples for educational purposes
Reports, presentations and downloads
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The Barstow Report - 'Bringing Space into School Science', commissioned by the British National Space Centre (BNSC) Partnership
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'The Education and Skills Case for Space' - consultants' report
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Science in Society Town Meeting - November 2007
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LHC Communications Strategy - An outline of proposed UK promotion of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) project
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LHC Educational Resources - An outline of the production of Educational Resources of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) project
The Council's Public Engagement programme aims to engage public and school audiences with our science and technology. The STFC Advisory Panel for Public Engagement advises on the programme.
