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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement

@ossce.bsky.social
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A student-run society at the University of Oxford, dedicated to improving access to skills and careers in science communication. Find out more at ossce.org.uk

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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
By the way, our AGM is looking to be on the 3rd of June, but location and time are TBD. See you there!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Committee elections are coming up! If you want to make your mark on a brand new society, now's your chance. See the newsletter or WhatsApp for more details, or fire off an application now - deadline is 28th of May!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Our first workshop for the term is available for sign-ups! Learn to communicate your work in 1:1 conversations with friends and family. Location TBD. Sign up here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Design...
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The Public & Community Engagement Conference 2026 is open for registration! All are welcome, and it gives you an excellent opportunity to explore the new Life and Mind Building 👀 Check out this link for more info and the signup link! www.ox.ac.uk/research/usi...
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Public & Community Engagement Conference 2026: Making bigger
Secure your place today for our one-day conference exploring and celebrating all things public and community engagement with research.
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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Paid 12-month internship: Communications Officer. We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into a science communication or publishing role. Based Cambridge, UK (& wfh). See the full role description for further details at biologists.com/wp-content/u...
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Are you an Oxford social sciences student who wants to attend this conference in person? Maybe an aspiring journalist? The SSD is looking for student volunteers to cover the conference - just contact Rachel Rees to get involved! www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/people/racha...
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Do you study maths, physics, engineering or any other field that makes people stare at you like you've gone bonkers whenever you try to explain it? Join @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social for our next workshop on Monday! forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Check out our website for a retrospective on yesterday's Scientists in Schools workshop: ossce.org.uk/news/2026/02...
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Scientists In Schools Workshop
Yesterday was our Scientists in Schools workshop! OSSCE members had the chance to learn from an expert how best to share their work with younger generations. Here’s what Anthony Limburg, our Member Le...
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
If you're a grad student interested in local policy, Oxford's Local Policy Lab is accepting applications for their Fellowship Programme! Check it out here: www.ox.ac.uk/research/eng...
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Local Policy Lab | University of Oxford
The University of Oxford’s ambitions to do more in the local community and to strengthen links and coordination with the county, city and district councils are stronger than ever. The Local Policy
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 23/02/2026
Successful applicants will receive £8,000 to cover expenses during the 13-week Fellowship. Open to PhD students in the social sciences (or natural sciences) who are undertaking or recently finished their studies. Application deadline is 23 March. www.nuffieldfoundation.org/funding-for-...
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POST Fellowship | Nuffield Foundation
The POST Fellowship is open to any PhD students in a scientific or quantitative social science field who are undertaking or have recently finished their PhD studies.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Last Friday may have been the 13th, but OSSCE had the good luck of hearing from Dr. Fiona Suttle on how to turn your science into a compelling narrative. Thanks, Fiona, for your time! If you attended, let us know what your favourite insights in the comments 👇
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Our next workshop is hosted by Dr. Sean Elias - Public Engagement Lead at @psioxford.bsky.social - in conjunction with Scientists in Schools. A must-do for anyone interested in engaging the youth in their work! Hosted at @brasenoseoxford.bsky.social. Sign up: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Js8WfJREbM
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Yesterday's public engagement panel discussion was a huge success, with insightful commentary from across disciplines. Many thanks to our speakers - Prof. Irene Tracey, Tom Saunders, Rebecca Hill and Hazel Beaver - and to Luisa Haiß for hosting! Let us know what you learned in the comments!
Professor Irene Tracey, Tom Saunders, Rebecca Hill and Hazel Beaver sit around a coffee table on a low stage, with Luisa Haiß stood in front. Luisa's hands are clasped as she smiles back at the speakers, and the Vice-Chancellor's hand is raised.A wide shot of the historic Holywell Music Room. Students and researchers in the audience look on at the panel discussion in the centre, with an organ and chandelier in the background.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Research is often dry and hard to get people to care about, but Dr. Fiona Suttle from @oxfordsparks.bsky.social has the solution. Join us for a practical workshop on the use of storytelling techniques for science communication! All welcome - sign up for free here: forms.office.com/e/BYH7WDUCPP
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Just one week until our flagship event for this year - don't forget to sign up!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
@oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social is running a session on social media for academics! lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/events/view/...
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Social Media for Academics
Title of Session  Social media for academics
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Really great external opportunity for climate scientists here! actionnetwork.org/events/talki...
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Upcoming SciComm workshop from @mplsoxford.bsky.social and @oxfordcareers.bsky.social on 5th Feb! www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training/cou...
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Sci-Comms Skills Lab (in-person)
Learn how to turn complex research into clear, engaging stories that connect with any audience. This interactive workshop covers practical techniques for shaping your message, avoiding jargon, and usi...
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Check your inboxes, gang - newsletter out now!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Attention grad students and researchers: Join us for our biggest event of the year - a star-studded #publicengagement panel sure to impress! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/public-eng... #oxford #sciencecommunication #oxforduniversity
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Looking ahead to next term? Us too - here's our termcard for Hilary. We've got practical workshops, yoga classes and even a panel with the Vice Chancellor of the #universityofoxford herself, Prof. Irene Tracey! Stay tuned for further details, and have a great start to your term 🧘‍♀️
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
New year, new us! Remember our logo competition from the start of Michaelmas? Well we'd like to congratulate Marina Yakimova on winning the contest with this wonderful logo, designed to represent all branches of science. Thanks, Marina!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
This is tomorrow - check your email for the link!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Interested in ecology, policy, economics and how we can resolve these conflicting interests? Check out our newsletter for a Teams link for next week's lunchtime seminar, with the one and only Sophus zu Ermgassen!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
In this week's newsletter: An opportunity to get more girls into computer science, Oxford's own local science engagement programme, and a lecture from Clive Myrie? And that's just the stuff that we didn't organise! Check your inboxes NOW!
A poster featuring a young woman on a laptop. Join Her-AI. We're looking for facilitators of all backgrounds to empower the next generation of women in tech! Are you an undergraduate student, graduate student or postdoc researcher? Become a volunteer! Her-AI is a new after-school outreach initiative based in South London designed to inspire and equip girls in years 9-11 from diverse backgrounds to explore exciting pathways into artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science. Hands on workshops, mentorship from Oxford students and immersive experience days in Oxford. Register interest here.A poster featuring a man in a suit. Sherrington Prize Lecture 2025. Public understanding of science. Clive Myrie (Honorary D.Litt, University of Oxford). Chief Correspondent and Presenter, BBC News. Media, Science and Truth. Thursday 13th November at 4pm. Blakemore Lecture Theatre, Sherrington Building. Hosted by Professor David Paterson. Followed by a drinks reception in the Sherrington Foyer. University cards will be required to access the lecture.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
This is now happening at LMH in the Old Library - sorry for the last-minute swap!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
This closes tomorrow! Sign up!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
We're hosting a pub quiz social on the 23rd at 7:30pm at the Crown on Cornmarket Street! Sign up to come along and meet everyone: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Sign Up Form!
Date: 23rd October 2025 Time: 7.30pm - 9pm Location: The Crown, 59a Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3HB
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Free interdisciplinary conference at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in case anyone's interested! More info here: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/briti...
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Climate, Health and Faith - Understanding Science, Building Trust
This conference will bring together climate, health and faith practitioners to share knowledge and build links between sectors, to move towards sustainable decision-making and adaptation strategies.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Here's our termcard for MT25! Keep an eye out here or on the newsletter for more info. Thanks to Sagelle for designing this one!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Come and see @annarailton.bsky.social and Gideon Henderson dissecting the difficulties in communication between scientists and policymakers at this collaborative event by OSSCE and OxSTEM Policy Society! Open to society members only - it's free! See you there 👋
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
This is fixed now! Go and look at the website! It's fun! ossce.org.uk
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Thanks to everyone who stopped by at the Freshers' Fair today to guess how many Skittles were in the conical flask! (And also to talk about the limitless potential of sharing our research effectively or something). No, we still don't know how many are in there.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Oh, and just a note - Eduroam has taken issue with our site, so you can't use it from there for now. Switching off your WiFi should work! Hopefully the issue will be resolved soon. #PDNSWantsMeFired
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
We're looking for some new committee members for the upcoming year, so if you're a member of OSSCE and want to get your hands dirty, this is your chance! Check our website or our upcoming newsletter for all the deets.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Remember this? Just over a week ago, @alexander-colton.bsky.social presented his research for a non-specialist audience at an @oxfordcancer.bsky.social meeting. Interesting stuff! Thanks to everyone who helped make this opportunity happen.
A man gives a presentation on "Craching the LARPI cancer "phosphocode"' to a group of people sat around a table in a conference room. He gestures enthusiastically while they all look on.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We'll be at the Oxford University Freshers' Fair this year - keep an eye out for our stall, and come and say hi whether you're a fresher or just there for the Domino's vouchers!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Reminder that the deadline for this is in TWO DAYS! Keep those entries rolling in!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Happy to announce that the OSSCE website - ossce.org.uk - is now live! It will be updated regularly with news and events. Check it out! P.S. if you spot any errors let me know - this website is made from scratch and I might have missed the odd thing :)
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Entries for #stemforbritain2026 are now open! Early career researchers from all STEM fields are encouraged to apply, including MSc students. Present your poster to both Houses of Parliament and win prizes! stemforbritain.org.uk
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STEM For Britain – EXHIBITION OF POSTERS BY EARLY-CAREER RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND MATHEMATICIANS.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The deadline for our logo competition is almost here! We're looking for entries from the #socialsciences and #humanities as well as STEM - all research fields welcome! Thanks to everyone who's entered already <3
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Some weekend listening for anyone interested in podcasts as a communication method... or in earthquakes and current events!
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
📣 Calling all early-career oncologists! If your research relates to #cancer, we have a great opportunity for you in collaboration with #oxfordcancer. Two OSSCE members will be able to present their work to a group of patients, caregivers and researchers in the field! 🧵
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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 29/08/2025
For the past two centuries, researchers have used photography to see the unseen. A Comment article in Nature Reviews Physics discusses how today’s scientists can similarly use thoughtful photography to make their work more visible, understandable and shareable. go.nature.com/4lQzfuK 🔒
This is figure 1. a, Optics labs are a challenging environment for photography: benches are often cluttered, while black and reflecting surfaces create problems for lighting. b, Choosing a closer image frame can provide focus on important details of a scientific setup.
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
If you didn't spot it in our latest newsletter, we're holding a competition to design our logo! This is a great opportunity for you to flex your graphic design skills, and the winner will be awarded with a £20 gift voucher as well as us using their design! Check out the details in our newsletter.
Logo competition! Want to make your mark on OSSCE? We need a NEW LOGO! Deadline: Sep 26th
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Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Hi Bluesky! We are a brand-new student-run society at the University of Oxford, hoping to connect people who share our passion for science communication. Stay tuned to hear what we've got coming up in the next few months!
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