Lab in a Lorry is a mobile lab that gives young people the chance to explore science through hands-on experiments. The programme is guided by volunteers who want to share their passion for science and their curiosity about the world we live in.
Lab in a Lorry aims to enthuse the next generation of scientists and engineers by giving young people (11-14 year olds) the opportunity to participate in experimental science in the way that it actually happens in the world of science: exploratory, often accidental, and informed by curiosity and …
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History & Policy External Relations Manager
King’s College London – Institute of Contemporary History
Maternity cover
History & Policy (www.historyandpolicy.org) is seeking an experienced and confident communicator as its External Relations Manager from September 2010 – August 2011 (maternity cover).
This role can be either full or part time (28-35 hours) per week, with salary in the range £30,747 – £36,715 pro rata (plus £2,323 London Weighting), depending on experience.
This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving and innovative project. History & Policy is the UK’s only national initiative working to improve public policy …
Marketing Officer (Postgraduate)
Newcastle University – Marketing & Communications Directorate
Ref C694A
Faculty/Services Central Services
Job Type Professional & Administrative
Hours of Work Full time
Starting Salary: up to £28,983 rising to £35,646 per annum
Closing date : 11 July 2010
The Marketing and Publicity Unit of the Marketing and Communications Directorate is seeking a full-time Marketing Officer (postgraduate).
The successful candidate will produce relevant marketing materials and deliver appropriate activities to support the Postgraduate Student Recruitment Marketing Strategy (UK and international), in order to maximise the number of applications and intake to the University of high-quality postgraduate students.
Your …
Sense About Science is a charitable trust to equip people to make sense of science and evidence. Working with over 4,000 supporting scientists, from Nobel Laureates to postdocs, we respond to the misrepresentation of science and scientific evidence on issues that matter to society. We handle science-related questions from any social group; and develop relationships, publications and initiatives to challenge misconceptions.
We have a vacancy for a new role of Assistant Director. This is a great opportunity to play a central part in achieving Sense About Science’s ambitious development plan, …
Policy Placements enable BBSRC-funded PhD students to undertake a 3-month placement to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), Welsh Assembly Government, Scottish Parliament or the Royal Society Science Policy Centre. During their placement, successful applicants will work on an area of science policy by producing a POSTnote, contributing to a longer report, assisting a select committee in a current inquiry, responding to queries for information, and/or related activities.
The Placements are open to all BBSRC-funded postgraduate students registered for a PhD, who are currently engaged in their penultimate or final year of study at the time of application. …