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<h3 class="wcmform-title">Nomination for 2022 Kroto Award for Public Engagement</h3> <p class="wcmform-description">We are accepting nominations for the School of Life Sciences Kroto Award for Public Engagement, which recognises current staff who are committed to public engagement with research.<br /> <br /> Criteria:<br /> - The competition is open to all staff across the School of Life Sciences.<br /> - The School is looking for nominees with a commitment to public engagement over the recent 18 months. This could involve a wide range of activities, from patient involvement to hands-on demonstrations or art displays. <br /> - The audiences can vary from school children to patients to the general public, but should not include a scientific audience above school level.<br /> - Judges will be marking nominations on: the activity and its relevance to the audience, immediate impact and the potential long-term impact on society.<br /> - Your nomination must be for a single person, self-nominations will be accepted.<br /> <br /> Deadline: Friday 13 May<br /> <br /> The winner will receive a £1,000 prize to support their public engagement work. <br /> They will be announced and invited to deliver a talk at the Chemical Landmark Blue Plaque Unveiling event in honour of Sir Harry Kroto on 17 June 2022.</p><p><em>This form is now closed.</em></p>
