{"id":10287,"date":"2019-04-17T09:36:01","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T09:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/cel\/?p=10287"},"modified":"2019-04-17T09:36:01","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T09:36:01","slug":"esrc-festival-of-social-science-2019-call-for-proposals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/flie\/2019\/04\/17\/esrc-festival-of-social-science-2019-call-for-proposals\/","title":{"rendered":"ESRC Festival of Social Science 2019: Call for proposals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-76823 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bournemouth.ac.uk\/research\/files\/2019\/04\/ESRC_UKRI1-300x148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"148\" \/>\u00a0call for event proposals is now open for the Economic and Social Research Council\u2019s Festival of Social Science 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The festival offers a fascinating insight into some of the country\u2019s leading social science research and how it influences our social, economic and political lives \u2013 both now and in the future.<\/p>\n<p>This year represents the 17<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0ESRC Festival of Social Science.\u00a0 Taking place from Saturday 2 \u2013 Saturday 9 November 2019, the festival is back in Bournemouth for the eighth year running.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration of the social sciences takes place across the UK \u2013 via public debates, conferences, workshops, interactive seminars, film screenings, virtual exhibitions and much more.<\/p>\n<p>Events can target a variety of non-academic audiences including young people, the public, third sector, business or government.<\/p>\n<p>The festival provides an excellent opportunity for BU researchers to try their hand at public engagement with research.\u00a0 Support for events is provided by BU\u2019s Knowledge Exchange and Impact Team and funding of up to \u00a31,000 is available to deliver your event.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>How to apply<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bournemouth University is an official festival partner and will run a minimum of 10 events as part of the festival.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Applicants should apply directly to BU\u2019s Public Engagement team, NOT via the ESRC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/intranetsp.bournemouth.ac.uk\/documentsrep\/ESRC%20Festival%20Application%20Form%202019.docx\">Please download the application form here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Before completing the application form, please ensure you\u2019ve read through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/esrc.ukri.org\/public-engagement\/festival-of-social-science\/apply-to-organise-an-event\/esrc-applicant-guidelines\/\">applicant guidelines available on the ESRC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The call closes on\u00a0<strong>Friday 24 May.\u00a0<\/strong>Please send your completed application form to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk\">publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to discuss your event idea, please contact BU\u2019s Engagement Officer\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:amorris2@bournemouth.ac.uk\">Adam Morris <\/a>who can support you to design your event.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>What\u2019s involved in organising a festival event?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deciding on the intended outcomes and audience for your event<\/li>\n<li>Designing the format of your event<\/li>\n<li>Investigating an appropriate venue for your event that will be appropriate to your audience<\/li>\n<li>Identifying and inviting your attendees<\/li>\n<li>Advertising your event via your networks, website and social media channels<\/li>\n<li>Setting up and delivering your event on the day<\/li>\n<li>Using your social media channels to create discussion at and around your event<\/li>\n<li>Evaluating your event to see if you achieved your intended outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Celebrating your event successes \u2013 perhaps with a BU research blog post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><u>What support is available?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BU\u2019s Knowledge Exchange and Impact Team can support you with designing your event, including identifying your audience and thinking about your outcomes.\u00a0 We will support successful applicants with booking venues and catering, arranging speaker travel and accommodation, and purchasing any materials for the event.\u00a0 We will advertise your event as part of the Festival through the BU website and social media channels, and we will set up an Eventbrite link for registrations. We will also produce and circulate printed marketing materials to encourage attendance. We will be present on the day to support event set-up, registration and to ensure the event runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>The ESRC will advertise your event on their website and social media, and in their printed programme which contains all events across the UK. They will also provide banners and materials for your event to brand it as part of the Festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0call for event proposals is now open for the Economic and Social Research Council\u2019s Festival of Social Science 2019. The festival offers a fascinating insight into some of the country\u2019s leading social science research and how it influences our social, economic and political lives \u2013 both now and in the future. 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