The Royal Academy of Engineering is offering training to engineers who would like to improve the way they engage the public with their work.

Run by expert science communicators and performers Matt Parker and Timandra Harkness, participants will learn about giving great talks and outreach hints and tricks.

Participants will then get the chance to see Matt and Timandra’s new engineering comedy, Humans V Nature, which is supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

When: 10.00-17.00 Thursday 27 September 2012, followed by Humans V Nature, 19.30

Where: The Royal Academy of Engineering, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DG

Who: Training is open to early-career engineers working in industry or academia. Applicants should have an interest in public engagement but are not required to have had direct outreach experience.

Cost: £40 (subsidised). Includes a day’s training, lunch and evening meal, entrance to the comedy performance and one night’s accommodation if required.

How to apply
Interested engineers should complete the Ingenious training application form (doc) and email to manisha.lalloo@raeng.org.uk by noon Friday 7 September 2012.

Successful applicants will be notified by 12 September 2012.

Posted on behalf of Manisha Lalloo, Assistant Manager, Public Engagement, The Royal Academy of Engineering