The COVID-19 crisis has been dominating the news media for months now, and the massive coverage of the pandemic has inevitably had an impact on science journalism more widely. In this guest post, Vitalba Crivello from the European Science-Media Hub argues that the way the coronavirus emergency has been covered offers many lessons for climate change reporting. …
One set of indicators to rule them all? Evaluating the quality of different science communication formats
The QUEST quality indicators were designed to be useful for all types of science communication stakeholders. A recent meeting with science education professionals showed how the indicators can be adapted when needed. …
The road ahead: Upcoming milestones of the QUEST project
Many major outputs from the QUEST project will be released later this year, including an AI-powered tool for journalists, a series of handbooks and toolkits for science communication professionals, and much more. …
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When the public rejects uncertainty, remember to engage and listen
A Belgian virologist experienced a wave of criticism when she published her Covid-19 modelling results. Her response shows how engaging in a dialogue can be an effective strategy when dealing with a critical or hostile public. …
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How to improve science communication? Consider these 12 guiding principles
We have developed a guide that supports science communicators in countering misinformation, inspiring young people and improving societal discussion on controversial science topics. …
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Video: The impact of Covid-19 on vaccinations
The coronavirus pandemic has been accompanied by a wave of misinformation about vaccinations. QUEST’s Roberta Villa, health writer and journalist, explains in this video how the COVID-19 crisis has affected vaccination programmes. …
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