Hello Emanuella,
An interesting discussion! Several people have mentioned that the
Research Councils are mandated to work in this area, so I thought I
would provide a little factual information in case you are not familiar
with our arranegments. All the Research Councils operate under Royal
Charter and the mechanism for distributing public money to UK based
researchers and scientists.
The Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council's charter can be
seen at http://www.pparc.ac.uk/ap/mc/charter.asp
The main elements are:
2. (1) The objects for which the Council is established and
incorporated are:
(a) to promote and support, by any means, high-quality basic research
and related post-graduate training in astronomy, planetary science and
particle physics;
(b) to advance knowledge and technology (including the promotion and
support of the exploitation of research outcomes), and provide trained
scientists and engineers, which have potential to contribute to the
economic competitiveness of Our United Kingdom and the quality of life,
through meeting the needs of users and beneficiaries (including the
communications, electronic and other industries);
(c) in relation to the activities as engaged in by the Council under
(a) and (b) above and in such manner as the Council may see fit:
(i.) to generate public awareness;
(ii.) to communicate research outcomes;
(iii.) to encourage public engagement and dialogue;
(iv.) to disseminate knowledge; and
(v.) to provide advice.
So supporting engagement activities is very much part of our core work.
We do this through a range of initiatives from supporting musuems
directly to helping our researchers engage in outreach activities
(through 1% of their grant funding or direct grants for outreach).
Best wishes,
Julia
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