The annual prize rewards an individual or group at Edinburgh for work with a focus on science communication.
It is awarded to a current staff member or group that has, in the past 3 years, made an outstanding strategic impact with their science engagement activities and achieved national and/or international recognition for their work.
These activities may include hosting school visits or visiting schools with talks and demonstrations, running workshops, writing or broadcasting about medical/scientific topics etc.
However, their primary objective must have been to enhance public understanding of science.
More information on the prize can be found at the link below:
The prize
The winner will give a high-profile presentation either in the University or as part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival 2018 (to be confirmed).
This will be a key University event. They will also receive an award and a grant of £500 for the winner’s particular science communication activity.
Who can nominate?
Any current member of the University community may nominate. Self-nominations are allowed.
How to nominate:
The relevant Head of School must approve all nominations then passed on to the Head of College for approval by Monday 29 May 2017.
The information required for submission:
- Please submit a brief statement (no more than two A4 pages) that sets out the major impact and/or contribution made by a staff member or group
- A brief statement or other means (feedback from audience/press reports/video/CD for example) evidencing the nominee’s ability to make an effective and positive public presentation.
- Please attach a copy of the nominee’s current curriculum vitae which should detail all relevant science communication activities. (No more than four A4 pages)
For more information contact deepthi.dsw@ed.ac.uk
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