{"id":1698,"date":"2026-09-21T12:12:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/publicengagement\/?p=1698"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T12:54:10","slug":"peu-in-brief-monday-21-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/publicengagement\/2026\/09\/21\/peu-in-brief-monday-21-september\/","title":{"rendered":"PEU In Brief - Monday 21 September"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re busy. The less said about our inboxes, the better. We\u2019re always looking for more immediate ways of connecting and informing you of what the Public Engagement Unit is up to.<\/p>\n

So, welcome to the first PEU In Brief: a regular digest of the most immediate activities, events, and opportunities from the Public Engagement Unit and across the University of Bath.<\/p>\n

If you have an event or activity you\u2019d like to see included in a future PEU In Brief, contact Khai Trung Le at ktl62@bath.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TheFUTURES kicks off in Bath and Bristol<\/strong><\/p>\n

FUTURES, A Festival of Discovery, gets underway with two live events in Bath and Bristol.<\/p>\n

Join us this Friday for Up Late at the Museum: The Future of Work, a free after-hours event at the Museum of Bath at Work. Explore the museum at night and discover how technology, culture, and changing attitudes are reshaping our working lives.<\/p>\n

This family-friendly event offers a rare chance to explore the museum at night and glean an insight into how our working lives are being transformed by technology, culture, and changing attitudes.<\/p>\n

Up Late at the Museum is held at the Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath, BA1 2RH on Friday 26 September from 17:00 to 21:00. Reserve your free spot through this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, FUTURES Discovery Day comes to Bristol\u2019s We The Curious, giving families a chance to experience cutting-edge research through hands-on activities, from quantum science and dark matter to animal emotions and climate change.<\/p>\n

Discovery Day takes place at We The Curious, One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5DB from 10:00 to 16:00. Registration is not required but you can reserve a spot here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"FourAsk a researcher: FUTURES AMAs<\/strong><\/p>\n

FUTURES is also hosting a series of Reddit Ask Me Anythings, featuring researchers from the Universities of Bath, Bristol, and Bath Spa from 22 September to 9 October.<\/p>\n

Topics range from revolutionary skin cancer treatment to data privacy in the face of quantum computing, the use of drones in the world\u2019s most hazardous environments \u2013 and even how to build a career in academia.<\/p>\n

This page will be updated with links to this week\u2019s AMAs when they go live. You can also find all AMAs hosted on r\/IAmA.<\/p>\n

\"FourTell us about your public engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n

The HE-BCI survey is currently looking for respondents \u2013 if you organised or participated in a public event between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026, your data helps the University demonstrate the scale and range of public engagement work and supports continued funding for activities like these.<\/p>\n

Full details on the eligibility of your public event can be found on this blog post<\/a> and you can complete the form through this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thank you from the PEU for your contribution.<\/p>\n

\"AFree virtual tickets to Communicate<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PEU has a limited number of free virtual tickets to Communicate, the National History Consortium\u2019s leading conference for nature and environmental communications professionals.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is Breaking Barriers<\/em>, exploring the political, cultural, and ideological obstacles that have influenced our attempts to address unprecedented environmental challenges.<\/p>\n

Interested in attending Communicate\u2019s virtual sessions? Contact the team at public-engagement@bath.ac.uk<\/a> to receive your free tickets and read more about the conference here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"FilmmakerScience filmmaking workshop<\/h4>\n

Former BBC filmmaker George Chan\u2019s Bluefire Films returns with its popular three-day workshop on Science Filmmaking, held on 16-18 November at Folly Farm, just outside Bristol.<\/p>\n

The course covers all aspects of professional filmmaking including script writing, shooting sequences, recording strong audio, editing, and understanding cameras.<\/p>\n

Previous participants have included filmmakers from NPR and the Wellcome Trust, and you can find more details on the Bluefire Films website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something missing\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n

That\u2019s it for the first PEU In Brief. But next time, we\u2019d like to include something from you: what you\u2019re working on, planning, and what you would like to share with everyone else.<\/p>\n

Send us your news, events, activities, and opportunities to Khai Trung Le at ktl62@bath.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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