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Opportunities
New Scientist Live is recruiting speakers for this year’s event in London (7-9 October). Nominate yourself by completing this form by 23 January 2022. New Scientist Live is a high-profile science festival, and is being held online as well as in person owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Institute of Physics has opened nominations for its Public Engagement Awards. Apply by 14th Feb 2022
The Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund is open for applications: see here. There are a range of grants for different outreach projects, including promoting chemistry in schools.
Events
The Future of Science Journalism: Association of British Science Writers Award Lecture, 27th January 2022.
FREE WEBINAR: From scientist to science writer: start your new career in 5 easy steps: 3rd January 2022. There will be a live Q&A with experienced science writers and science journalists. The event is being hosted by SciConnect.
RETHINK Winter School: A three-day course on communicating science around complex social issues, 23-25 February 2022.
Jobs and internships
Richard Casement Internship at The Economist: a paid internship as a science journalist. This is an excellent opportunity to receive training and experience in top-level science journalism. Apply by 28th January 2022.
Nature is recruiting an editor to write accessible summaries of the journal’s research papers. Apply now.
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News are advertising for interns.
Imperial College London, Department of Earth Science and Engineering: Communications Officer, part-time, fixed-term contract (6 months). Apply by 25th January 2022.
Senior Engagement Manager, The Royal Society, London UK. Apply by 3rd February 2022.
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