This sounds a lot of fun. Apparently the filming of the first part is likely to take place over 10-14 days in January in South Africa -- nice work if you can get the time for it! Obviously there are not many people who will qualify, so do go for this if you can.   more »

Dr Hilary Jones from York University will lead a session on covering letters. She is the Skills Development Co-ordinator/Teaching Fellow in the Department of Biology. Please bring any covering letters you have written with you. She will also be able to answer some questions on aspects of working / studying in the University.   more »

Ingenious - engaging citizens; engaging engineers is the Royal Academy of Engineering's public engagement grants scheme. Grants (£5,000 to £30,000) are available for projects that enable engineers to: take part in debate with the public (both young people and adults) on engineering and its impact on society; enhance their public engagement skills and to consider the societal implications of their work. Application deadline: 30 November 2007.   more »

The Women in Physics Group invites applications from women at the start of their careers in physics who have made a substantial contribution to the subject and may also have undertaken activities to support and encourage others in the field. The prize is awarded annually to a woman who is within three years of completing her undergraduate degree in physics and who is either working as a physicist or is engaged in postgraduate study   more »