STEMnet Ambassadors
The Ambassador scheme will give you easy access to a database of suitable Café Sci speakers. Ambassadors are professionals with an interest (either personal or professional) in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) related topics. Following training, Ambassadors agree to participate in activities with school and college students on a voluntary basis.
Ambassadors are Criminal Records Bureau checked and covered by the programme’s insurance whenever they participate in an activity (another important issue when considering student safety). The Ambassador programme operates across the UK through regional contract holders.
Please use the request form (downloadable from this page) when contacting your local STEM programme.
Sciencelive
Sciencelive is a free online directory of presenters, speakers and workshops deliverers.
Sciencelive is designed to enable people to find a suitable speaker or presenter for an event, whether it’s for a school, university, community group, museum or society - making it easier to find and arrange visits from subject experts and engaging communicators. Contact Sciencelive via their website.
Universities
Google the topic and see if the search throws up any names in your area. Or use the university’s own search system for possibilities. Most universities have a department responsible for outreach work but these often go by different names – they might be the Public Engagement / Schools Liaison / Widening Participation department. Whatever their name, they should be able to point you at someone who can help.
Cafe Scientifique
If there is an evening café nearby - find out at www.cafescientifique.org - the organiser may be able to suggest local speakers who can help. These speakers will have the advantage of knowing something about how Café Sci works. They’re often scientists from nearby universities. If you can’t locate a nearby café, use the contact address on the website to enquire further.
NGOs / Charities
Depending on the topic, there may be a local NGO or charity which can help.
