Space is the Place

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This project aims to build upon Oxford Physics's work in engaging under-served communities. This will be achieved by developing strong and constructive strategic partnerships with local organisations that provide support and provision for the communities. We are thus contributing to the aims of the STFC Public Engagement Strategy by working with appropriate partners to reach low science capital audiences, and to deliver excellent STEM engagement that meets the needs of all parties involved. Specifically, the goals of this project can be summarised as follows:GOAL#1: Allow community groups to explore STFC-enabled research using methods of co-creation to spark interest, learning and engagement.GOAL#2: Through public performance at the Carnival inspire the wider public to engage with STFC-enabled research and physics more broadly.GOAL#3: Strengthen Oxford Physics' ties to local community members and organisations with a legacy of enhancing its long running Stargazing+ programme and encouraging lasting participation in STEM.GOAL#4: Using the Carnival arts model of creative practice and performance, which unites a diverse range of artistic disciplines from different cultures, we will develop the skills and confidence of a broad range of participants from low income backgrounds.The targeted communities are likely to have low levels of science capital (i.e. experiences in, knowledge of, and connections with science) and this project will aim to build science capital by allowing participants to share, question and express themselves in science. This project will also allow researchers and community groups to build relationships to show that science and technology are relevant, collaborative and rewarding.