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Category Archives: Public engagement
Eastern ARC Big Data: ‘Big data can empower society’
The latest Eastern ARC Big Data event will be taking place in Darwin Conference Suite on 7 November, 5:30-7pm. All welcome, and the event is free. For more info and to register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-data-can-empower-society-tickets-37235499381
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Scientist develops BBC online science project on feet for school pupils
Dr Rob Barker, of the University’s School of Physical Sciences, is the joint creator of the ‘Feet Investigation’ section of the BBC’s popular Terrific Science website, aimed at helping 9-11 year olds understand science through mass-participation investigations. Pupils taking part … Continue reading
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Kent project to reassess history of Native Americans in Britain
The researchers are also asking the public for help to uncover previously unknown historical objects and stories related to the subject that may be in their family. The project, entitled Beyond the Spectacle: Native North American Presence in Britain, will … Continue reading
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Public Engagement with Research Fund Open
As technology continues to break new boundaries science fiction is fast becoming science fact, with huge effects on society. Disseminating, engaging and conversing with the public around advances in our knowledge and its impact on the world around us has … Continue reading
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Eastern ARC Events Fund
The 2017/18 Eastern ARC Events Fund is now open for applications. Any Kent postgraduate student (taught or research) can apply for up to £2000 to run an event that has relevance to the aims and objectives of Eastern ARC (i.e … Continue reading
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Save the Date: BA Visit, 11 October
An early alert for a visit we are planning in the autumn. We will be hosting the CEO of the British Academy, Alun Evans, and the Head of Research Awards there, Ken Emond, on 11 October 2017. There will be … Continue reading
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Maximising your Impact – register now!
Wednesday 17 May, 12.00 – 18.00 Woolf College, Canterbury Campus, University of Kent We are pleased to announce that our 2017 impact event Maximising your impact, is now open for registration. This exciting event will focus on how to maximise … Continue reading
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Working with British Library Digital Content/Data: Workshop – 18 May
Organised by British Library Labs and the University of Kent as part of the British Library Labs Roadshow (2017). A series of presentations exploring the British Library’s digital collections, how they have been used and the lessons learned by working … Continue reading
Future of Ageing Seminar, 13 Nov 2014
The Government Office for Science and the University of Kent are co-hosting a Future of Ageing Seminar at the University of Kent on the evening of 13 November. The event is part of the Government Office for Science’s major Foresight … Continue reading
Public Engagement with Research: Fund and Network
Building on the successful launch of the University’s Public Engagement with Research Strategy in June of last year, I am pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Public Engagement with Research Fund. This new fund (£10,000) is … Continue reading