The coronavirus has rarely been out of the news since it started spreading across Europe and around the world in early 2020. The final episode of our podcast discusses how the news media has covered the health crisis in a context where public concern is at an all-time high but little trustworthy information is available. …
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Social media offers scientists a direct way to engage with the general public, but effective communication on social networks can be challenging for a newcomer. This episode looks at successful examples of scientists using social media to communicate their work and their research findings. …
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Our toolkits have been created to help scientists, journalists, museum facilitators and social media managers with their science communication activities. They include new guides, checklists, presentations and other tools. …
During the pandemic scientists and health professionals have had a crucial role in supporting public understanding of vaccine development and safety. How can communication on vaccines be delivered effectively? …
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the German newspaper has seen its digital subscriptions grow by over 60%. A major factor behind this increase is the publisher’s long-term commitment to quality science reporting. …
Effective collaboration between scientists and the media is critical in shaping the public’s understanding and ability to act on climate change. This episode of our podcast discusses the main challenges, and possible solutions, that arise when scientists and journalists work together. …
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