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Scottish Public Engagement Network (ScotPEN)
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ScotPEN empowers inclusive, impactful public engagement across Scotland, fostering trust and understanding in research.
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Scottish Public Engagement Network (ScotPEN) @scotpen.bsky.social · Dec 3
We’re excited to connect public engagement professionals, science communicators & communities across Scotland to inspire meaningful engagement.

ScotPEN is building a thriving community that brings research closer to the public, fostering trust and understanding.
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📢 You have FOUR days left to apply to be ScotPEN's Network Administrator

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June 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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📢 We're hiring! ScotPEN is looking for a part-time Network Administrator to help support our community and events.

💼 7 hrs/week. Remote or Edinburgh-based
🗓️ Apply by Fri 4 July

Details & how to apply: elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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June 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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The ScotPEN Annual Gathering in Dundee was a great day filled with inspiring conversations on AI, accessibility, community-led research & the values we bring to PE.

From hands-on workshops to a wall of values, it was a day full of connection & creativity.

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ScotPEN Annual Gathering 2025 | NCCPE
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June 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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MRC public partnerships in research webinar
5 June 2025, 13:00-14:15

Chaired by Lisa Jamieson, MRC’s new Director for Public Partnerships.

Learn about how the public were involved in new funding -Understanding public involvement in non-clinical research

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May 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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‼️ Reminder: Apply for FUNDING to showcase your research at Explorathon 2025

Up to £500 is available for organisations outside the Explorathon consortium.

📝 Application form: lnkd.in/e6YnJvU4
📆 Application deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025
📩 Submit to: hello@scotpen.org
April 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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📢 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Showcase your research at Explorathon 2025!

Up to £500 is available for universities outside the Explorathon consortium to deliver activities that make research real for the public.

Deadline: April 18 2025
Form: bit.ly/ExplorathonS...
Submit form to: hello@scotpen.org
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March 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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📢 REGISTER NOW | ScotPEN Annual Gathering 2025

Join us in Dundee for a day connecting with public engagement practitioners from across Scotland.

📆 Wed 30 April, 10:00-16:00
📍Dalhousie Building @dundee.ac.uk

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ScotPEN Annual Gathering 2025
Join us in Dundee for a day connecting with public engagement practitioners from across Scotland.
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February 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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📢 VACANCY | Postdoctoral Research Associate in Bioinformatics Education at the University of Edinburgh.

Help design, plan, deliver & research PE with secondary schools across Scotland.

Deadline: 16 December. Part time, fixed term.

More info: 4273pi.org
Details & application: edin.ac/4fTtytP
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December 3, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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We’re excited to connect public engagement professionals, science communicators & communities across Scotland to inspire meaningful engagement.

ScotPEN is building a thriving community that brings research closer to the public, fostering trust and understanding.
A large group of people sitting at tables in a spacious room with wooden walls. The attendees are smiling and waving toward the camera. Flags from various countries hang overhead, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
December 3, 2024 at 3:28 PM