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Sheffield Festival of Science & Engineering 2017 application form
The focus of Sheffield Festival of Science & Engineering 2017 will be on British Science Week - Friday 10 to Sunday 19 March 2017 - although some events may be scheduled before or after these dates where necessary. Please note, all schools events will be accepted and offered to schools. Public events will be subject to a selection process.
If you need any help with this form please contact the Public Engagement & Impact Team at the University of Sheffield ()
The deadline for applications is Monday 21 November at 10am.
Are you applying on behalf of someone else?
Yes
No
If yes, your details
Please enter your details here. You will be asked for the event lead details on the next page.
Please enter your name here
Please enter your email address here
Event lead details
Title
Professor
Dr
Mr
Ms
Miss
Mrs
Other...
First name
Last name
Department
Organisation
University of Sheffield
Sheffield Hallam University
Other...
Phone number
Email address
Twitter handle
Biography - 40 words max & weblink if appropriate
Have you taken part in Sheffield Festival of Science & Engineering before?
Yes
No
Not sure
Event details
Is this event a schools event, a public event or both? Please note, public events are subject to a selection process.
Schools event
Public event
Both schools and public
Event working title:
What type of event are you planning?
(Choose one only)
Arts / theatre / performance
Discussion / panel debate
Exhibition
Film screening
'In conversation' event
Hands-on activity
Talk
Quiz
Tour
Virtual / online activity
Workshop
Other...
Please give an event description for the brochure (max 75 words)
Please avoid using any technical or specialist language, and ensure the description is attractive for a school or public audience. Please note that the description may be changed for marketing purposes.
Please provide any other useful information about our event
This could be the event format, people who will be involved or more information on what you're planning to do
Audience
Who are the target audience for your event?
(Please tick all that apply)
Lower primary (ages 5-7)
Upper primary (ages 7-11)
Lower secondary (ages 11-14)
Upper secondary (ages 14-16)
Sixth Form / College (16+)
Adults
Business community / policymakers
Other...
Maximum audience size
Leave blank if no maximum
Public venue, time and date (for public programme only)
Do you have a venue in mind?
The festival team can help book venues. We are looking to hold events both on-campus and off-campus. We aim to ensure all venues are fully accessible. If you anticipate any further venue requirements please enter here.
Date and time
If your event needs to take place at a specific time/date, please enter it here:
If it doesn't need to be held at a specific time/date please list any evenings or weekends in March when you are unable to hold your event.
Do you have a preference for the time of day to hold your event?
Are you offering the event in the schools programme as well?
Yes
No
Schools event details (schools programme only)
For the schools event you will usually give the talk/event in the school. This could be a school anywhere in Sheffield or South Yorkshire. The event time and date will be arranged with the school at a mutually convenient time.
How many times are you willing to provide this event in schools?
If your event needs to take place at a non-school venue (e.g. a lab) please enter it here.
Event format and requirements
What is the duration of your event? Excluding setting up and packing away time
How much extra time will you need to set up before your event?
How much extra time will you need to pack away after your event?
Event requirements
Presentation equipment (select all that are required)
Projector and screen
Computer / laptop
Portable plasma screen
TV and DVD
Flipchart paper
Whiteboard
Internet access
Is any other specialist equipment required?
Room layout
Please give any details of the room layout, e.g. table at front for panel discussion, audience in rows, tables for small groups
Event impact for University applicants
How will your event support or generate impact?
What research does the event relate to? How is this research funded? Is there any funding for public engagement as part of the research grant?
Budget
If you require funding for your event, please enter the details below. There will be marketing and evaluation undertaken for the whole festival so you do not need to budget for this.
For example costs see:
Total projected budget £
Please detail budget breakdown (e.g. venue hire, refreshments, consumables, materials, printing, expenses, travel)
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