OxTalks is Changing
On 28th November OxTalks will move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events' (full details are available on the Staff Gateway).
There will be an OxTalks freeze beginning on Friday 14th November. This means you will need to publish any of your known events to OxTalks by then as there will be no facility to publish or edit events in that fortnight. During the freeze, all events will be migrated to the new Oxford Events site. It will still be possible to view events on OxTalks during this time.
If you have any questions, please contact halo@digital.ox.ac.uk
Hands on science engagement (in-person)
Dive into the world of experiential learning with our immersive course, 'Hands-On Science.' This programme is designed to equip you with the practical skills and insights needed to effectively communicate your research through engaging desktop activities.
COURSE DETAILS
Uncover the art of facilitating interactive science demonstrations that captivate and educate. Learn the pivotal elements of event design and planning specifically tailored for public engagement activities.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only have a repertoire of engaging activities at your disposal, but you’ll also possess the skills to thoughtfully design, execute, and adapt events that leave lasting impressions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Attending this session will give you the opportunity to:
Use desktop activities to communicate their research.
Explore interactive formats and approaches to engage audiences.
Understand how to tailor an activity to different age groups and settings.
Learn how to facilitate interactive science demonstrations.
Learn the key elements of event design and planning for public engagement activities.
Date:
13 November 2025, 13:00
Venue:
upon booking
Speaker:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Organising department:
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
training@mpls.ox.ac.uk
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training/courses/hands-on-science-michaelmas
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editors:
Sophie Campbell,
Karen Brayshaw
