Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 25/05/2026By the way, our AGM is looking to be on the 3rd of June, but location and time are TBD. See you there! 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Committee 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! 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Our 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... 010
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 30/03/2026The 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...ox.ac.ukPublic & Community Engagement Conference 2026: Making biggerSecure your place today for our one-day conference exploring and celebrating all things public and community engagement with research. 010
Reposted by Oxford Society for Science Communication and EngagementThe Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Paid 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... 03042
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Are 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... 010
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Do 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... 111
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Check out our website for a retrospective on yesterday's Scientists in Schools workshop: ossce.org.uk/news/2026/02...ossce.org.ukScientists In Schools WorkshopYesterday 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... 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/02/2026If 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...ox.ac.ukLocal Policy Lab | University of OxfordThe 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 000
Reposted by Oxford Society for Science Communication and EngagementNuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 23/02/2026Successful 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-...nuffieldfoundation.orgPOST Fellowship | Nuffield FoundationThe 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. 011
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Last 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 👇 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Our 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 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Yesterday'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! 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Research 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 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Just one week until our flagship event for this year - don't forget to sign up! 011
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/...lifelong-learning.ox.ac.ukSocial Media for AcademicsTitle of Session Social media for academics 020
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Really great external opportunity for climate scientists here! actionnetwork.org/events/talki... 020
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Upcoming SciComm workshop from @mplsoxford.bsky.social and @oxfordcareers.bsky.social on 5th Feb! www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training/cou...mpls.ox.ac.ukSci-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... 011
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Check your inboxes, gang - newsletter out now! 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Attention 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 020
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Looking 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 🧘♀️ 020
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 06/01/2026New 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! 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/11/2025This is tomorrow - check your email for the link! 010
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Interested 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! 130
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 07/11/2025In 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! 010
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/10/2025This is now happening at LMH in the Old Library - sorry for the last-minute swap! 110
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 19/10/2025This closes tomorrow! Sign up! 010
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 14/10/2025We'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...docs.google.comSign Up Form!Date: 23rd October 2025 Time: 7.30pm - 9pm Location: The Crown, 59a Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3HB 010
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Free interdisciplinary conference at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in case anyone's interested! More info here: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/briti...thebritishacademy.ac.ukClimate, Health and Faith - Understanding Science, Building TrustThis 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. 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Here's our termcard for MT25! Keep an eye out here or on the newsletter for more info. Thanks to Sagelle for designing this one! 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Come 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 👋 010
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 09/10/2025This is fixed now! Go and look at the website! It's fun! ossce.org.uk 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Thanks 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. 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Oh, 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 100
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 07/10/2025We'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. 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Remember 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. 032
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/09/2025We'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! 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Reminder that the deadline for this is in TWO DAYS! Keep those entries rolling in! 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Happy 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 :)ossce.org.ukHomeOxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement, a student-run society at the University of Oxford. 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Entries 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.ukstemforbritain.org.ukSTEM For Britain – EXHIBITION OF POSTERS BY EARLY-CAREER RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND MATHEMATICIANS. 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 15/09/2025The 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 <3 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Some weekend listening for anyone interested in podcasts as a communication method... or in earthquakes and current events! 010
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! 🧵 100
Reposted by Oxford Society for Science Communication and EngagementNature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 29/08/2025For 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 🔒 081
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 30/08/2025If 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. 000
Oxford Society for Science Communication and Engagement @ossce.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Hi 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! 010