Quota Studentship 2012

Lead Research Organisation: University of Manchester
Department Name: Earth Atmospheric and Env Sciences

Abstract

Doctoral Training Partnerships: a range of postgraduate training is funded by the Research Councils. For information on current funding routes, see the common terminology at https://www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/how-we-fund-studentships/. Training grants may be to one organisation or to a consortia of research organisations. This portal will show the lead organisation only.
 
Description Blog 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact A blog was set up in which current STFC PhD students are encouraged to describe and discuss their work to disseminate it to the public.

Request for use of our published material on other science blogs
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2011
 
Description Girl's Night Out - Under the Stars, Jodrell Bank 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Estimated 120 individuals particupated in events and activities. Event was in order to encourage women's interest in science.

Successful bid gor outreach funding from STFC
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2013
 
Description Live from Jodrell Bank 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact 26,500 people attended over 4 days - activities, presentations, samples shown etc.

outreach to a large amount of people
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2013
 
Description Manchester Science Festival - Science Spectacular 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact The group ran a "Meteorites Day" meeting with an estimated 1250 people in families who participated in the activities.

Successful application to STFC for outreach funding
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2013
 
Description STEM Ambassadors 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact 6 group members are STEM Ambassadors taking part in outreach events such as 'Meet the Scientist'

request for repeat events
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013
 
Description Stargazing Live 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Put on demonstrations and engagement activities for the public and school children as part of the BBC Stargazing Live series of programmes

Engagement with the public
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013