CENTRE FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Professor Anthony HollanderAs scientists, we're sometimes viewed as another species. I'm on a bit of a mission to break down that stereotype by showing that I'm a human being.
School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Engagement awards
Igniting conversations
“We are very pleased to be sponsoring this award. The University’s public engagement work, from working with schools to sharing knowledge with new audiences aligns closely with the aims of the Society.”
Mr Giles Clarke, Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers
Sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers
We are pleased to announce the Engagement awards for 2011/12. Two awards will be made this year, each of £500, one to an individual and one to a group showing outstanding achievement in engagement.
Selection process
Individuals or groups can apply for the awards, or be nominated by a colleague. A panel will be convened by the Chair of the Engaged University Steering Group to decide who should receive the award.
Criteria for Award
The award will be given to the individual / group which can demonstrate the characteristics of public engagement described in the University's Vision and Strategy for the Engaged University. Further details of the criteria are available in guidance (PDF 63 Kb).
Deadline for submission
Application forms (Word 18 Kb) should be submitted to the Centre for Public Engagement by email to cpe-info@bristol.ac.uk by
13 March 2012.
Further information
Please look at the guidance (PDF 63 Kb), or contact Kate Miller.
Winner of the 2010/11 Award
Dr Anne Cooke, facilitator for Bristol Neuroscience won the 2010/11 University of Bristol Engagement Award sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers.
Dr Cooke has pioneered engagement in the neuroscience community, establishing an annual week of engagement activities for Brain Awareness Week, running a wide variety of projects and events, and providing opportunities for members of Bristol Neuroscience to meet and discuss their work with people beyond the University.
Speaking of her award Dr Cooke said:
"Knowing how many of the University's academics and students carry out public engagement, from patient involvement to schools activities, student engagement and policy work, I am amazed and honoured to have received this Award.
It is a privilege to enable neuroscientists and members of the public to discover how discussing brain research brings rewards both ways, and hope this award acknowledges the essential role of public engagement in research, now and in future."
The 2010/11 Engagement Award attracted strong applications from academics and students across the University and the applications demonstrated the range of engagement activities taking place, from patient involvement to schools activities, student engagement and policy work.
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