UK-NHM Passport Public relations & Communication

Citizen Science Projects: Public contribution to scientific research is encouraged via a number of citizen science initiatives. Currently running are:

• Miniature Lives Magnified (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science/miniature-lives-magnified...) - Big Seaweed Search (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science/big-seaweed-search.html)
• Earthworm Watch (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science/earthworm-watch.html)
• UK Whale and Dophin Strandings (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science/uk-whale-and-dolphin-stra...)
• Decoding Nature (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science/decoding-nature.html)
• The Microverse (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science/microverse.html)
• Orchid Observers (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science/orchid-observers.html)
• Notes from Nature (birds) (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science/notes-from-nature.html) Exhibitions (see section above).

Exhibitions are promoted via marketing in national publications/newspapers, public advertising, etc.

NatureLive: Regular talks by museum staff and other experts giving the opportunity for the public to get educated on specific topics and gain insight into the scientific research carried out at the museum. (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/whats-on/search.html?event=nature+live)

Other public events and scientific outreach activties include daily Spirit Collection Tours (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/whats-on/programs/nhm/behind-the-scenes_spiri...), our 'Hands on Nature’ activities and activities within our Investigate Centre. Themed ’lates’ events are also held monthly providing opportunities to experience the museum after closing hours, also including special talks and shows. (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/lates.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwrvq9BRD5...)

’Science Uncovered’ has taken place annually since 2010 as part of European Researcher’s Night. This showcases museum scientists, research and collections through ’science stations’ with displays and demonstrations, lectures and debates, and museum tours. (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/science-uncovered-2016.html)