Researchers needed for new documentary

Research Councils UK (RCUK) school placement scheme, Researchers in Residence (RinR) is searching for engaging researchers to participate in a new TV documentary. Filming will take place in November and the documentary will appear on TeachersTV in the New Year.

The documentary is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic PhD or post doctoral researcher based in the North East who can develop a project to be delivered in a school as a part of a placement. The project should be aimed at 11-18 year olds and include practical demonstrations, activities for the students and talks on focussed topics.

Placements in schools consist of a minimum of 14 hours student contact time and can be tailored around research commitments, spanning a six week period. The documentary is open to researchers in all disciplines, but STEM researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. All applications will be considered based on the strength of the project rationale.

This is a great opportunity for a researcher to raise their profile by engaging with the public and showcase their research. For more information and to apply to take part in the documentary, please complete an application form at www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk

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Further information

Contact:
Jane Wakefield
RCUK Press and Communications Manager
Tel: 01793 444592

Notes for editors

1. Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. We invest annually around £3 billion in research. Our focus is on excellence with impact. We nurture the highest quality research, as judged by international peer review providing the UK with a competitive advantage. Global research requires we sustain a diversity of funding approaches, fostering international collaborations, and providing access to the best facilities and infrastructure, and locating skilled researchers in stimulating environments. Our research achieves impact – the demonstrable contribution to society and the economy made by knowledge and skilled people. To deliver impact, researchers and businesses need to engage and collaborate with the public, business, government and charitable organisations. www.rcuk.ac.uk

   The seven UK Research Councils are:

   • Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC);
   • Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC);
   • Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC);
   • Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC);
   • Medical Research Council (MRC);
   • Natural Environment Research Council (NERC);
   • Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

2. Researchers in Residence, funded by RCUK with support from the Wellcome Trust, brings together PhD and post doctoral researchers, young people and teachers via exciting and innovative placements in secondary schools and colleges across the UK. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk

3. TeachersTV supports the professional development of anyone working in school through engaging videos, practical resources and an active online community and is funded by the Department for Education and operated by independent media consortium, Education Digital. www.teachers.tv