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Put public engagement into practice

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. 

Engaging with the media

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.

Engaging with the media

You and Your Hormones Social Media Content Creator vacancies

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.

You and Your Hormones Social Media Content Creator vacancies

Become a schools outreach volunteer

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.

Become a schools outreach volunteer

Finding outreach opportunities

  • 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
  • Become a Media Ambassador
  • 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

  • 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
  • You can join several mailing lists and join member discussions, share resources and find opportunities: PSCI-COMM mailing list, NCCPE-PEN mailing list

 

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Outreach opportunities

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