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FUTURES2020 · Futures 2020

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2020-06-01 → 2021-01-31
EU contribution
€218,604
Participants
4
Scheme
CSA

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Results in brief

Futures 2020

FUTURES2020 was part of European Researchers' Night. Activities were coordinated by the University of Bristol (UoB) and developed in collaboration with the University of Bath (UoBa), the University of Exeter (UoE) the University of Plymouth (UoP), and Bath Spa University (BSU). FUTURES2020 allowed the public to learn first-hand about cutting edge research taking place across South West England, how it is funded and its impact on society. We sought to showcase the range of high-quality research being conducted in the South West of England; to engage public audiences with EU research and its positive effects on their day-to-day lives; and to inspire young people to engage with science and consider scientific careers in future. In 2020, FUTURES took place primarily remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with many modifications from the original plan and no in-person events. However, the evaluation shows that the activities were still successful in achieving our aims, with events enjoyed by participants and researchers alike. Over 44,500 people interacted directly with a FUTURES2020 activity and awareness-raising activities reached nearly 1.9 million people.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project 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.

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union