Two and a half years ago, in May 2007, Sophia and I started looking at extending the I’m a Councillor event. We started a budget for I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here. We applied to the Wellcome Trust to fund a pilot. That kicked off in June 2008. Read more…
I like the Wellcome Trust. They funded the I'm a Scientist pilot project. They funded the Debate Kits extension. But that's not why I like them. They invited Sophia and I to a Grantholders' Networking Day at their Euston Road HQ today. They have a lovely building. Light, airy, efficient, Read more…
We here at Gallomanor Towers are very excited about our next venture – "I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here!" It’s, errm, a bit like "I’m a Councillor, Get me out of Here!", only with scientists. As you may or may not know, my background is in science communication Read more…
Well, we’ve just about recovered here from the whirlwind two weeks of I’m a Councillor, Get me out of Here! AND the last few weeks of manic organisation before the event. Tbh, we’re in a bit of a post-adrenaline lull, doing all the clear-up with markedly less enthusiasm and pep Read more…