Science Together
Get involved
Are you interested in taking part in research with local community groups as part of the Science Together programme?
We're recruiting participants to take part in classes and workshops during the Spring.
Learn to Lindy Hop
Oxford Lindy Hoppers are working with researchers to explore the benefits of dance on physical and mental wellbeing as part of Science Together.
The group will be running a free six-week course of lessons as part of the research.
Classes begin at 7 pm on Monday 15 April at the Old Fire Station on George Street in Oxford.
There will also be a chance to hone your style with international choreographer Trisha Sewell.
Bring a friend, or join on your own – no previous experience is necessary.
Family Graffiti Club: Easter holidays
MES Creations will be running free family-friendly graffiti sessions throughout the Easter holidays in Rose Hill and Littlemore, Oxford.
Come and paint walls (legally), learn more about graffiti and street art, and unleash your creativity.
No previous experience is necessary and all of the sessions will be supported by talented local street artists.
Two programmes will run each week, one for under 12s and parents/guardians in the morning (from 10 am to 12.30 pm) and one for 12+ in the afternoon (from 2 pm to 4.30 pm).
Each programme runs for three sessions: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The programme is free.
Interested in working with community groups and developing your public engagement skills?
Science Together connects organisations across Oxfordshire with University researchers, to respond to pressing local issues and questions together.
Launched in 2021, Science Together is an exciting programme, connecting Oxford’s community groups with researchers from the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University to respond to major issues and questions impacting the lives of local people.
These research projects are defined by the community groups and have practical outcomes that address particular challenges or opportunities they have identified for people who live and work in Oxfordshire.
Read more about this year's Science Together collaborations.
Getting out of the lab and involved with local communities
Getting out of the lab and involved with local communities
"For the first time, after nine years of working in Oxford, I have felt close to the city’s communities and what families and kids need. The programme has helped me to get motivated and enthused about science engagement and communications."
Find out more
If you would like to find out more about the Researcher or Project Group Facilitator roles, please contact Daisy Hopkins or Rachel Ashwanden in the University of Oxford MPLS Divisional Office.
How do I get involved?
We're inviting researchers of any discipline to partner with the community groups, and for university staff with an interest in public engagement to act as facilitators for the new collaborations.
Join as a researcher
Science Together researchers can be from any discipline and at any career stage from postgraduate study onwards.
No previous experience of Public Engagement with Research needed – just an enthusiasm to work with diverse community groups collaboratively, valuing and respecting first-hand knowledge and lived experience.
Training will be provided in the autumn along with networking and development sessions to identify potential collaborative research projects.
Join as a facilitator
Science Together facilitators support the collaboration and communication between local groups and researchers.
Facilitators play an important role in the partnerships – acting as ‘creative agents’ – spotting potential areas of common interest and asking the right questions at the right time to help projects progress.
We are keen to hear from anyone with an interest in public engagement with research and community engagement, who can use their skills to help foster partnerships.
Community groups
If your community group or local organisation would like more information about how to take part in the Science Together programme, please contact our Science Engagement Facilitator, Daisy Hopkins at daisy.hopkins@mpls.ox.ac.uk
About Science Together
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Make a difference in the community around you and discover new perspectives by joining Science Together.
Current projects
This year's groups have a varied set of targets – from growing tasty ingredients to exploring the benefits of music.
Previous projects
Highlights from successful collaborations with local groups during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
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