Tagged With: science communication
Science Communication Award 2014 – why apply?
Liz Granger is a previous winner of the Science Communication Award and has just finished a PhD in cell biology. Here she tells us about her experiences after winning the award and why others should apply. During my PhD I got involved with lots of different public engagement projects and school outreach activities. Back in 2012 … Continue reading
GIFS: informal but informative
Jenni Lacey, membership marketing officer at the Society of Biology, explores the use of infographics and GIFS in science communication Over the past few years there has been an explosion of infographics, GIFS and short videos online communicating a science message. My news feeds, friends’ pages and twitter stream are constantly full of bite-sized and … Continue reading
All the world’s a stage
Following the launch of the Society of Biology’s new regional grant scheme, David Urry looks at some slightly more novel ideas for events. Whether you are looking to inform, engage, educate, entertain, or stimulate debate, running a successful biology event is often the best way to reach your audience, and really good events manage all … Continue reading
Making evidence make news
In advance of the Society of Biology’s Introduction to the media course, press officer Rebecca Nesbit looks at the role of scientists in the media. ‘Making evidence make news’ is the tagline of the new Education Media Centre, which opened in London this week. This struck me as exactly what the scientific community as a … Continue reading
Stand up for science
By Paul Richards, BBSRC Policy Fellow at the Society of Biology No doubt many scientists, especially young researchers, would approach dealing with the media with at least a little apprehension and distrust. We’ve all come across news articles which appear to sensationalise, or misrepresent science; some of us may have heard about, or had, negative … Continue reading
Why we blog, and why you should too
by Natasha Neill, Executive Officer at the Society of Biology Last night I attended an interesting Soho Skeptics event, debating the Leveson inquiry and subsequent report and recommendations. As is often the case, some of the most interesting things the panel said were off topic. One comment in particular caught my attention: the idea that … Continue reading
Podcast from the Standing up for Science media workshop
Rebecca Nesbit, Press Officer at the Society of Biology The Voice of Young Science Standing up for Science media workshops are an opportunity for early-career researchers to discover how to get their voices heard in public debates about science. The last one was here in Charles Darwin House and I went along with my voice … Continue reading