For those taking their first steps, or those wanting more experience for their CV, these opportunities will allow you to engage with journalists, write for non-specialists, help inspire the next generation of endocrinologists or engage face to face with the public.
Find out how the media works and get support to improve your communication skills, get new perspectives on your work, and raise the profile of your research/practice and institution.
Boost your science communication and public engagement skills, whilst promoting accurate and reliable science by applying to volunteer alongside the You and Your Hormones team as a Social Media Content Creator.
Sign up to become a schools outreach volunteer and share your passion for endocrinology and your STEM career journey with students across the UK through virtual outreach sessions.
Inspire GCSE students into endocrinology with an exciting public engagement opportunity by helping a teacher create interactive revision resources which highlight the endocrine career.
You and Your Hormones activity resources, perfect for delivering hands on endocrine outreach.
Become a Content Editor for the Society for Endocrinology’s public facing website, You and Your Hormones
Write a blog post for The Endocrine Post, the official Society for Endocrinology blog.
Apply for our Public Engagement Grant and be awarded up to £1,000 to support organisation and delivery of outreach activities, aimed at schoolchildren and/or the general public.
Volunteer to help out at our schools outreach event at our annual SfE BES conference - email [email protected] for more details
Bristol Science Film Festival - a fun annual science film competition to support film-makers trying to tell the most interesting facts (or science fictions), no matter their resources.
I’m a scientist get me out of here! - An online activity where school students connect with real scientists about real science through live chat rooms
Write for The Conversation, an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public.
Local primary and secondary schools - give a talk or lead an activity during school hours or for an after school club. Finding the right person to talk to is the hardest part – but not impossible! Search in the staff directory for the head of science or enrichment team. If their contacts aren’t available, ask for those individuals through the receptionist.
Science Centres and Museums - These organisations have ample opportunities for experts to get involved, share new ideas and collaborate. Just call them up and find out how you can get involved. Find your nearest Science Centre or Science Museum
Local community groups: Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides etc.
Local Youth Groups
Libraries
Faith-based groups
Cultural groups
Web-based groups i.e. Facebook, Instagram etc.
On some council websites you can find local neighbourhood officers who can help you find organisations to collaborate with.
Science festivals - attend to network or join in the fun yourself as a speaker, facilitator, volunteer or exhibitor. Find your nearest science festival
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