Project description
A celebration of contemporary research in South West UK
More than 300 researchers will participate in 23 events planned in cities across the South West UK. Organised by the EU-funded FUTURES2020 project, the events aim to help scientists reach out to the citizens of Bristol, Bath, Exeter and Plymouth as well as the rural areas of Wiltshire, Somerset and Cornwall. The project will roll out an ambitious awareness-raising campaign aiming to reach a million people through a variety of methods. Guided by the principles of inspiration, invention, inclusivity, fun, learning and discovery, these events will demystify research and innovation. A strong emphasis will be placed on engaging school children and families to increase awareness of careers in research.
Objective
FUTUREFUTURES 2020 is an ambitious and dynamic programme of events designed to deliver the EU Commission's objectives. A consortium of five universities from across the South West UK have teamed up with world-class venues and heritage attractions to deliver the largest celebration of contemporary research in the region, both in terms of audiences and participating researchers. FUTURES 2020 will reach out to citizens of the large cities of Bristol, Bath, Exeter and Plymouth as well as rural areas of Wiltshire, Somerset and Cornwall.
Events will provide direct contact with researchers and showcase the results of contemporary research and its impact on people’s daily lives. We are mounting an ambitions awareness raising campaign, aiming to reach a million people through a variety of methods. We are utilising all our partners' expertise and networks to make this a memorable European Researchers' Night in the last year of H2020.
A programme of 23 activities will involve over 300 researchers directly interacting with audiences in innovative and engaging formats. Underpinned by principles of inspiration, invention, inclusivity, fun, learning, and discovery the events will demystify research and innovation, showing their value for individuals and societies locally and globally with celebratory EU Corners at each flagship venue. We have a strong emphasis on engaging school children and families to increase awareness of careers in research and to break stereotypes about researchers. We are also tailoring activities for disadvantaged groups who may not normally have access to research or researchers.
Sound management by experienced partners, who have a track record of successful multi-partner projects, with a carefully constructed budget, clarity of roles, significant in-kind contribution from all partners, and an independently conducted evaluation using a mixed methods approach, will ensure that the project is successful in reaching its objectives and good value for money.
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
MAIN PROGRAMME
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H2020-EU.1.3.5. - Specific support and policy actions
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Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
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CSA - Coordination and support action
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Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-NIGHT-2020
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