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✨ 1 WEEK TO GO!✨ Are you a researcher based at one of our partner universities? Celebrate public engagement with physics by nominating yourself or a colleague for the SEPnet Public Engagement Awards!
📌 Nomination deadline: 4th August 2025
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Wishing all educators a restful and well-deserved summer break! 🌞
Before you unplug, be sure to sign up for our newsletter—launching this September with physics resources, ideas, and inspiration for the year ahead.

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✨Are you a researcher at one of our partner universities? Involved in physics public engagement? Nominate your work for the SEPnet Public Engagement Awards!
📌 Deadline: 4th August
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How can #policy support the work of science museums, science festivals and other science outreach organisations?

🆕Find it out in the updated version of the Policy Brief on excellent #scicomm for society at large through informal activities: zenodo.org/records/1578...

📢 We’re launching a quarterly newsletter for educators this September.
Each issue will offer resources and opportunities to connect real physics research with the curriculum to support your teaching. Sign up today:
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Real Research in the KS3 Classroom: Galaxies, Light and the Early Universe Explore early galaxy research with Dr Emma Curtis Lake, then join a collaborative discussion on using it in the KS3 science classroom

🚀 Reminder for KS3 science teachers!
Don’t miss this FREE online CPD with JWST researcher Dr Emma Curtis Lake:
📅Tues 24 June | 🕟 16:30–18:00
💡 Explore real space research + join a collaborative discussion
🔗 Register now:https://buff.ly/Dcb06sS

#SciTeachUK #ITeachPhysics #EduSky #JWST

Real Research in the KS3 Classroom: Galaxies, Light and the Early Universe Explore early galaxy research with Dr Emma Curtis Lake, then join a collaborative discussion on using it in the KS3 science classroom

🚀 KS3 science teachers — bring real space research into your classroom! Join Dr Emma Curtis Lake (JWST researcher) for a FREE online CPD:
🗓 24 June | 16:30–18:00
💬 Talk + collaborative discussion🔗 Register: buff.ly/AfCPa3B #KS3Science #PhysicsEd #STEMeducation #SciComm #JWST #CPDforTeachers

Learning Spaces - Interact Symposium Online Panel Discussions

🚀 What will leadership in public engagement and outreach in the physical sciences look like over the next 5 years?
Join the upcoming discussion panel to connect with peers, share insights, and reflect. Register here 👉 buff.ly/kYAMnbo
#SciComm #PublicEngagement #STEMoutreach

🚀 Nominations are now open for the SEPnet Public Engagement Awards 2025! 🏆
We’re celebrating excellence in physics engagement across SEPnet institutions.
📅 Deadline: 4 Aug
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Talking about maths with children | National Numeracy UK adults struggle to help with maths homework and fear their finances. Talking is the first step to inspire number positivity in yourself and others, start today.

Maths is everywhere — in physics, tech, and even baking a cake. It’s the foundation of STEM and daily life 🍰 📐 On #NationalNumeracyDay, let’s help build confidence, not anxiety, when engaging with maths.
Tips on talking about maths in positive ways 👉https://buff.ly/g3bXxqQ #MathsConfidence #STEM

Huge thanks to all who joined yesterday’s EDI workshop—especially our incredible speakers for their insights and everyone who contributed to such thoughtful, engaging discussions. Your voices and perspectives made it a powerful session! #EDI #Inclusion #Equity

Peer review excellence training and certification - IOP Publishing Peer Review Excellence: training and certification We offer the world’s first peer review certification programme dedicated to the physical sciences. ‘Peer Review Excellence: training and certificatio...

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Discover our free online course, tailored for #EarlyCareerResearchers in #PhysicalSciences. Elevate your skills & competency with our 'always on' learning portal.

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🚀 Are you involved in public engagement or outreach in the physical sciences?
Join our upcoming discussion panel exploring engagement mediums and best practices. Connect with peers, share insights, and reflect on what works. Register here 👉 buff.ly/BSQGBw6
#SciComm #PublicEngagement #STEMoutreach

💡Innovation thrives on diverse minds! Neurodiverse thinkers bring unique problem-solving skills, creativity & perspectives to STEM.
Did you know that space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock is dyslexic? www.imperial.ac.uk/stories/alum...
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityinSTEM

Autism isn't a defect – here's why we should embrace neurodiversity After finding out she was autistic, Siena Castellon sparked a global school movement that celebrates neurodiversity, which now includes nearly half a million students

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟
Did you know that Siena Castellon, founder of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, has a background in STEM and a passion for physics and maths? Check out her story👉 buff.ly/psCJRsf

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek

Teachers, we need your input! We're launching a new programme to support physics teaching in the classroom🚀 Help us shape a CPD offer that truly supports you by completing our short questionnaire. Your feedback is invaluable!
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Smashing Stereotypes: Dr Nic Bonne - British Science Week Smashing Stereotypes: Dr Nic Bonne

Wonderful to see Dr Nic Bonne featured as part of #BSW25 Smashing Stereotypes campaign. His incredible Tactile Universe workshops continue to be a key part of our outreach programme tinyurl.com/yxkeubaf #physicsforall #astronomyforall

Southampton Science and Engineering Festival 2025 - Explore Discover some of the amazing research that awaits you at the University of Southampton, in Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus, book your free tickets and start planning your journey.

Happy British Science Week! Looking for family science activities this weekend? Check out Science and Engineering day on Saturday 15th March at the University of Southampton.https://www.sotsef.co.uk/SED/explore/ #BSW25

Interact Symposia and Panels Public Engagement Learning Spaces for the Physical Sciences.

⭐ Public Engagement news⭐ #Interact is hosting online panel discussions this year, building on last year’s Symposium. Open to all interested in public engagement in the physical sciences. Join us as we dive deeper into key themes with past speakers. www.interactsymposium.org
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Meet our partners🌟SEPnet is a collaboration of six leading universities. Together, we provide training, industry links & outreach to strengthen physics across the region. Curious? Follow us!
@sussex.ac.uk @uniofherts.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk @unisouthampton.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social

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🚀 We're SEPnet, excited to share our work supporting physics! We promote research, enhance physics education, connect students with industry, and engage the public. Whether you're a researcher, student, industry professional or teacher, connect with us for updates. #Introduction #Physics #STEM