2027 AAAS Annual Meeting
The multidisciplinary AAAS Annual Meeting convenes scientists, engineers, policymakers, educators, and journalists to examine how research, policy, media, and public trust shape scientific progress and evidence-informed action.
Kensington Fieldwork Grant
The Royal Geographical Society offers four annual grants of GBP 25,000 each for ambitious geographical fieldwork that combines rigorous research with communication of its results. Experienced researchers, explorers and storytellers may apply individually or in teams from any country. At least one team member must be a Society Fellow or member throughout the grant period. Proposals should explain field methods, local partnerships, planned outputs and how findings and data will be shared. The current round closes on 8 January 2027, with shortlisted applicants invited to interview on 24 February 2027. The official grant page provides the application requirements and submission instructions.
RSC Outreach Fund 2026 — October Round
The Royal Society of Chemistry supports chemistry engagement with school and public audiences, including projects that improve chemists’ communication skills, reach under-represented communities, connect families with chemistry, and build useful partnerships. Awards are £500–£10,000. Applicants must be 18 or older and be UK or Republic of Ireland residents with a local address and bank account, or represent an organisation registered there. Projects must have substantial chemical-sciences content; unsuccessful applications cannot be resubmitted without invitation. Applications are open. The final round closes on 2 October 2026 at 17:00 UK time (BST). Submit through the linked RSC application portal. Awards must start after the outcome is communicated, normally within seven weeks of the deadline; projects must finish by 23 November 2027, with evaluation by 7 December 2027.
Communicating (Neuro)Science
In recent years, communicating one’s research to audiences outside of academia has grown in importance and time commitment for many researchers. Science Slams or University Open Days reliably draw large crowds, and the potential of social media to amplify any message has made it possible to reach interested recipients without the traditional press as a middleman. In this presentation, I will provide insights into science communication from my perspective as a neuroscience researcher, who enjoys spreading the word about how amazing insect brains are. We will have a look at the What?, Why? and How? of science communication. What do we generally mean by the term, and what forms can it take? Why should – or must – we engage in it? And how can we best achieve our aims with it? I will provide an overview of the current communication landscape, some food for (critical) thought, and many practical tips that help me when preparing to share my science with a wider audience.
So you want to be a neuroscientist?
Dr Juavinett will be presenting her book "So you want to be a neuroscientist?", which aims to give aspiring neuroscientists honest, informative insight about the field, as well as education and careers through it. The talk will be followed by a pub quiz (which is optional).