Event title:

'Tools and techniques for engaging the public with your research' - PGR Skills Development and Social Forum

Event details

Date:: Wednesday, 28th November 2018
Time:: 13:30 - 16:30
Location:: Ferens Basil Reckitt Lecture Theatre
Campus:: Hull Campus
Categories:: PGR Skills and Social Forum

Event description

Outline of the Afternoon

1.30pm to 2pm Refreshments and networking

2pm to 2.30pm Tool and techniques for engaging the public with the arts and humanities

Dr Janine Hatter, Postgraduate Training Scheme Manager and PhD Graduate in English. Janine's research specialises in Victorian women's fiction, gothic and sensation fiction and Janine has delivered various types of public engagement activities related to her research since studying at masters level. Visit Janine's Twitter profile @Janine_Hatter to see some of her public engagement activities.

2.30pm to 3.30pm Tools and techniques for engaging the public with the sciences

Dr Kat Sanders, Clinical Anatomy Lecturer at the Hull York Medical School. Kat is strongly involved in the delivery of anatomy teaching for the Masters of Clinical Anatomy (and Education) and the MBBS programme, and has an interest in developing novel anatomy teaching techniques. She is also passionate about science communication, and aims to make the study of human anatomy accessible to as many people as possible by making it fun and interesting. @AnatomyKat is also co-founder of @AnatomyNight

Phil-Bell Young, Science Outreach Officer at the University of Hull. Phil is a #Scicomm Presenter, @HullStreetSci Performer and a @FamelabUK National Finalist. @Philby91 is based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and has been successfully communicating science to schoolchildren, adults and the general public locally, regionally and nationally for many years.

3.30pm to 4.30pm Group Activity / Active Learning

A fun and practical session to help you to prepare better for any future public engagement activities you may be asked to get involved in.

Please note, what our speakers have to say can apply to all disciplines, so all students can benefit from this session.

Come along and hear current advice and tips from experienced researchers and staff from across the University.

Stay for the afternoon or just for the sessions you are interested in.

If you have any queries please contact:

Jackie McAndrew, Public Engagement and PGR Experience Specialist, The Graduate School on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk

Registration

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The Skills Development and Social Forum will also provide regular opportunities for socialising with other postgraduate students, facilitating collaboration with peers across the disciplines and subjects in a supportive and friendly environment. The forum will:

Enable students to feel part of a welcoming Postgraduate Researcher community.
Provide students the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others including professionals from within and outside the University, post doctoral researchers, experienced academics, and "senior" PhD students from the University.
Provide a range of development opportunities for PhD students to share their experience with other PhD students, and to develop a range of general skills including: presentation, public speaking, public engagement, teamwork, leadership and group work.
Enable students to positively influence a wide range of support services and facilities.

These sessions cover topics that have been requested by students.

They are in addition to the formal sessions offered by various teams within the University.

They cover topics that students would like a little more information on, a short useful summary or sign-posting session if you like, or an opportunity to hear about somebody else's research journey.

The sessions are not compulsory, it is your choice to attend. They are centrally organised by the Graduate School,

Please note these sessions are not intended to replace:

Any of the modules offered as part of the PGTS (Post Graduate Training Scheme). You should still attend the sessions that your department recommends for you or that are compulsory as part of your particular study route.
Any formal skills sessions that your individual school or faculty runs for PhD/PGR students.
The Skills Development Workshops for Postgraduate Students offered by the Library Skills Team.
Formal CPD sessions for the professional development of University staff that are organised by the Staff Development Team or Learning Enhancement and Academic Practice (LEAP).