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The Wellcome Trust, Engaging Science Conference
Science for all: Is Public Engagement Engaging the Public?
3rd and 4th April 2006, Manchester Conference Centre
Register now at http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/assets/wtx027797.doc (registration fees: £55 for two days, £30 for one day).
THE CONFERENCE WILL PROVIDE:
The time to consider the growth of public engagement and ask: Is progress being made?
The opportunity to learn from the profiled activities, live events, policy initiatives and research, supported by the Wellcome Trust
The place for many different sectors to share ideas and discuss current issues
The platform to explore how we can create access to all sectors of society with the science that affects all of our lives.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
- Project showcase and discussion: "Science centres and museums: beyond these four walls"
- Debate Forum: "Developing Inclusion"
- Live Event: Y-Touring's new theatre performance "Every Breath"
- Information: Wellcome Trust public engagement and education funding opportunities
- Education: 'To the future: Science education in 2015'
NEWS AND UPDATES - KEYNOTE PLENARY PANEL DEBATE
The conference will kick start with a plenary panel debate (Monday 3rd April at 10.30) to address the question: 'Science for all: Is public engagement engaging the public?'. Barbara Myers, the award-winning radio and television presenter and journalist, will chair the debate. The panellists are all high-profile figures from across public engagement, education and research:
- Andrea Bandelli, Independent adviser on international science communication initiatives.
- Dr Derek Bell, Chief Executive of the Association for Science Education (ASE).
- Michele Corrado, Head of Medicine and Science Research at the Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute
- Dr Steve Hill, Deputy Chief Executive at the Environment Council
- Dr Raj Persaud, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals, and Gresham Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry.
CONFERENCE DETAILS AND VENUES
2nd April 2006: Pre-conference evening drinks and buffet reception at the Manchester museum
3rd/ 4th April 2006: Manchester conference centre
3rd April 2006: Conference evening dinner at Harvey Nichols Restaurant
For more information: www.wellcome.ac.uk/esconference
Conference programme: www.wellcome.ac.uk/assets/wtx027839.pdf
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Dr Lesley Paterson
Project Manager, Engaging Science Conference
The Wellcome Trust
0207 611 7346
The Wellcome Trust Engaging Science Conference, Manchester, 3rd and 4th April 2006.
"Science for All? Is public engagement engaging the public?".
To register: www.wellcome.ac.uk/esconference
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