The next Voice of Young Scientists “Standing up for Science” workshop is being held at The University of Manchester, on Friday 1 April 2022. Join us to find out how to contribute research findings to public discussions and engage effectively with journalists and...
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Standing up for Science workshop – 26 March 2021
Do you want to learn how to effectively engage with the media, understand how evidence is used by policymakers, and confidently communicate your research? Sense about Science are hosting their first Standing up for Science online workshop of the year, on Friday 26...
Applications open: Standing up for Science workshop, University of Manchester
Applications of interest for the next Standing up for Science workshop in Manchester are now open - Friday 27 March 2020, 10:00 – 17:00, University Place Find out how to make your voice heard in public debates about science. Meet researchers who have engaged with the...
Sense about Science Media free workshop for researchers (Manchester 29 March)
Sense about Science is delighted to announce that applications are open for the popular 'Standing up for Science’ workshop. Early career researchers are invited to join us in Manchester on 29 March 2019. (5 priority places allocated to UoM researchers)....
Media Engagement Masterclass, 4 October 2018, 10am to 5pm Bristol
Would you like reach new audiences for your research this year? The NCCPE is hosting a Media Engagement Masterclass next month, providing a practical guide to engaging with the media. Using the NCCPE’s quality engagement framework, this workshop explores the purpose,...
Writing for the public: a masterclass with The Conversation
Want to foster public engagement with your research, hone your communication skills and connect with other academics? Don't miss this masterclass with Paul Keaveny, Commissioning Editor at The Conversation. An independent, not-for-profit blog written entirely by...
Standing up for Science Media Workshop, 14 March 2014, Manchester
Sense About Science will be holding a Standing up for Science media workshop at the University of Manchester on Friday 14 March 2014, 10:30 - 17:00. Are you passionate about your research? Do you think it is important for good science and evidence to be communicated...
Standing Up For Science – Improving the relationship between science and the media
Louise Walker, a PhD researcher in the Faculty of Life Sciences attended the Standing Up For Science workshop hosted here at The University of Manchester on the 15 March 2013. Here are her thoughts... Historically, scientists and journalists have never really got...
Free BBC Media Training Day in Manchester (Application close 7 April 2013)
Are you a female expert and do you want to take part in television and radio programmes that that are made in the North of England? The BBC Academy in conjunction with BBC North is holding a free training day for women with particular expertise who are interested in...
Workshop: Research, Researchers and the Media
Edinburgh and Glasgow, 26-28 April 2013 The red light comes on and you’re live on air to millions of listeners. That’s the experience replicated in this immersive three-day media course hosted by the Beltane Public Engagement Network. The radio show might be just a...
Standing up for Science media workshop, 15 March 2013, Manchester
Sense About Science will be holding a Standing up for Science media workshop at the University of Manchester on Friday 15 March 2013. This full day event is free and for early career researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or...