2. Public Engagement – share some of activities have you been involved e.g. WP, photography competitions , how to get involved, why you are involved and what you get out of it, + your one hot tip for new PGRS
3. Lots of things to do! Open Days Competitions Conferences Widening Participation Departmental events – Outreach Summer Schools “Meet the Scientist” WiSET / Girl Geeks / Robogals Demonstrating
4. Competitions Lay writing Write a 150 summary of your work Important skill to explain what you do Junk the Jargon 3-5 minute presentation about your research No powerpoints allowed – one prop Challenge yourself – communication is important! Photography School / Faculty I’ve come 1st and 2nd!
5. Widening Participation Applied via email Engage and inspire young people from socio-economic deprived backgrounds Run STEM workshops for pupils aged 6-18 Initiate, develop and/or deliver STEM workshops Inspire children and teenagers Very rewarding Meet great people (and kids!) Play with Lego, race hovercrafts, make things explode! Get paid!
6. Other things to get involved in… National Science and Engineering Week / Manchester Science Festival Departmental events – Outreach Summer Schools “Meet the Scientist” (MOSI) “I’m A Scientist…” Doesn’t have to be academic Clubs and societies Sports Burlington Society for Postgraduates
7. Get involved! Read your emails! Be pro-active There is time Meet new people Get experience Do something different CV booster!
8. Whatever it is you do, do something! Margaret’s Top Tip: If all of us end up with a PhD, what makes you special??
