Engagers’ Digest 16/09/2014

In this edition:

University of Bristol engagement
1. Volunteers urgently required for Bristol Bright Night – deadline 19 September 2
2. Schools public engagement training tier 1 (introductory training session) – 20 October, University of Bristol
3. Call for academic mentors for year 13 school students – no deadline
4. University of Bristol Engage conference, 18 September: now full – follow online 

Funding and awards
5. Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition call for proposals – deadline 22 September
6. Royal Academy of Engineering’s grant scheme, £3,000 to £30,000 – deadline 22 September
7. Space for All: funding for space education and engagement projects up to £5,000 – deadline 20 October 
8. Wellcome Trust Arts Awards up to £30,000 – deadline 28 November

Events and training
9. People & Research West of England (PRWE) ‘Building research partnerships’ workshop – 13 October, UWE Exhibition & Conference Centre, Bristol
10. Communicate 2014: Changing stories – 4 & 5 November, At-Bristol Science Centre, Bristol

News and opportunities
11. Fun Palaces: seeking science engagers to participate – 4 & 5 October
12. Find out what your brain looks like when you listen to songs: participate in the 5Hz project – 7 October
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