Our “Checklist for scientists: communicating science to the public” supports scientists in delivering their message and fine-tuning their communication skills to the public.Download and print the checklist as a poster! (Note: the file was designed to be printed on an A3 size paper.)The checklist leaflet – also available below – includes more details on how scientists can prepare …
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The following set of slides is a self-explaining presentation open to science communicators and trainers.The first part of the presentation is dedicated to the 12 indicators of quality in science communication. They illustrate the elements that ensure clear and effective communication. The second part is dedicated to a 14-point checklist to support quality science communication and therefore …
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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.The COVID-19 pandemic has been an extraordinary period for science …
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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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Welcome to the QUEST podcast, a series of conversations with leading science communication professionals around Europe.We learn about the challenges and current trends that impact their work, and hear their advice on how other science communicators can improve the effectiveness of their communication activities. Over the course of the six episodes, we focus in particular on views from female …
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Welcome to the QUEST podcast, a series of conversations with leading science communication professionals around Europe. …
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