Outputs (82)

Paired peer learning through engineering education outreach (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016 SEFI. Undergraduate education incorporating active learning and vicarious experience through education outreach presents a critical opportunity to influence future engineering teaching and practice capabilities. Engineering education outreach... Read More about Paired peer learning through engineering education outreach.

Scientists in person: Live science events (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

We are told that the modern researcher needs to be digitally connected and fluent with communicating online and through the media. Indeed, communicating science to thousands of people has never been easier, and yet, live, in-person, public events sti... Read More about Scientists in person: Live science events.

Science learning through play (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Play is frequently associated with ‘just having fun’, giving it a bad reputation amongst learning practitioners. However, neuroscience and psychological research indicates that play is essential for human development and wellbeing. We argue that play... Read More about Science learning through play.

Royal Society scientists in schools (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Scientists are increasingly being urged to participate in education outreach programmes as part of the public engagement agenda, to connect society with science and improve attitudes to STEM subjects. Although often taking place in a formal education... Read More about Royal Society scientists in schools.

Science live: Surveying the landscape of live public science events (2016)
Report

The field of informal science learning and communication is comprised of many sectors—after school programs, science center exhibitions and programs, television and film, print and new media, to name just a few. Each of these is understood to make un... Read More about Science live: Surveying the landscape of live public science events.

Organisational culture and its role in developing a sustainable science communication platform (2015)
Journal Article

© 2015 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. There is an ongoing tension for scientists when deciding to engage with the public about their research as many scientists view direct participation as peripheral to their role. Pressure... Read More about Organisational culture and its role in developing a sustainable science communication platform.

Robots vs animals: Learning from the ingenuity of nature. Final summary report (2015)
Report

‘Robots vs Animals’ was a creative collaboration between engineers and zoologists, exploring the ingenuity of both nature and humankind. The project was organised and managed by the Science Communication Unit at the University of the West of England,... Read More about Robots vs animals: Learning from the ingenuity of nature. Final summary report.

Children as engineers: Paired peer mentors in primary schools final report summary July 2015 (2015)
Report

◾It’s been forecast that a further 100,000 new professionals are needed to fill the skills gap by 2020. It is becoming increasingly important that student engineers gain opportunities to practise their public engagement and education outreach skill... Read More about Children as engineers: Paired peer mentors in primary schools final report summary July 2015.

Science live phase one: Community scoping and consensus building (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Live public science events are increasingly being acknowledged as distinct formats within the spectrum of science communication activity. There is, however, little overall tracking of or advocacy for such activity. External supporters of events, incl... Read More about Science live phase one: Community scoping and consensus building.

Choral singing therapy following stroke or Parkinsons disease: An exploration of participants experiences (2015)
Journal Article

© 2015 Informa UK Ltd. Purpose: People with stroke or Parkinsons disease (PD) live with reduced mood, social participation and quality of life (QOL). Communication difficulties affect 90% of people with PD (dysarthria) and over 33% of people with str... Read More about Choral singing therapy following stroke or Parkinsons disease: An exploration of participants experiences.