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Recent Posts
- Conference Report from the EU Cities and Science Communication Conference – science policy recommendations and how they can be achieved
- Beatrice on public engagement and the importance of networking
- Notes from the World Cafe session — final thoughts
- Marcos Perez on the value of networks
- Strengthen science citizenship – CASC policy recommendations
Author Archives: Ian Ravenscroft
Beatrice on public engagement and the importance of networking
I spoke to Beatrice Korc from Université de Lyon about public engagement with scientists and the importance of networking, particularly the CASC network. She insisted that scientists should be encouraged to engage with the public, but need training to do … Continue reading
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Strengthen science citizenship – CASC policy recommendations
The group discussing the topic ‘Strengthen science citizenship’ selected four policy recommendations to promote and be included in the Conference Report . These were: Promote science through partnerships between scientists and coporations Invest in science educators and communicators Develop a … Continue reading
Strengthen science literacy – policy recommendations from CASC
The discussion this afternoon was focused on strengthening science literacy and developing practical ideas to formulate science policy. But before the discussions could continue, the group had to discuss the meaning of the topic. The group quickly honed in on … Continue reading
The New Optimists
The New Optimists is a book asking scientists the question: “What makes you optimistic?” Sue Beardsmore chaired a panel talking with Kate Cooper, the publisher of the book, and two professional scientists, Dr Juliet Coates (a young botanist from UoB) … Continue reading
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Targeting hard-to-reach groups – Work Package Three discussion
This session brings the members of each work package together to share their progress and learning and prepare a presentation to share the purpose, activity and learning from the work packages. You can listen to some fab feedback given to … Continue reading