Science communication workshop for scientists
10 May 2007 - 10 May 2007
Ireland
A science communication workshop for scientists will be held from 10 to 12 May at Dublin City University, Ireland.
The workshop will cover a range of communication skills, including writing press releases, media interview techniques, how to communicate science in dialogue, how to communicate risk and controversy, and how to use the web to communicate science effectively. It aims to broaden awareness among scientists of the social context of their work and to develop capacity and confidence in dealing with the media, policy-makers and diverse publics.
There are 10 places available at the workshop and applications are invited from individual researchers, from any scientific or technological discipline, who wish to attend. Priority will be given to early-career researchers. Places will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.For more information, please contact:
Declan Fahy, ESConet Coordinator
E-mail: d.fahy@ucl.ac.uk
The workshop will cover a range of communication skills, including writing press releases, media interview techniques, how to communicate science in dialogue, how to communicate risk and controversy, and how to use the web to communicate science effectively. It aims to broaden awareness among scientists of the social context of their work and to develop capacity and confidence in dealing with the media, policy-makers and diverse publics.
There are 10 places available at the workshop and applications are invited from individual researchers, from any scientific or technological discipline, who wish to attend. Priority will be given to early-career researchers. Places will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.For more information, please contact:
Declan Fahy, ESConet Coordinator
E-mail: d.fahy@ucl.ac.uk