SciConnect

We offer online and face-to-face courses in science writing, public engagement, & media skills for scientists & students. Visit our website to find out more.

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

"How do I get started in popular science writing?" is the no. 1 question we get asked. So we're running a FREE webinar on 3rd Feb to tell you. Details here: https://t.co/lUzVoCUH3B Pls RT to anyone who might be interested #scicomm #careers #science

[Royal Institution (now on Bluesky) @Ri_Science]

The @absw is looking for the next young talent in the UK! Young people aged 14-16 can submit an essay on a topic of their choice for a chance to win £1000, expert mentorship, and an ABSW membership!

Find out more here: https://t.co/bZm029aQBK

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

Congratulations to our Principal Trainer @ClaireAinsworth! Claire's Highly Commended feature article in Nature about destigmatising hepatitis B is available here - https://t.co/zDx0cGAl3N

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

"This waste water contains the whispered biochemical confessions of millions of people..."

🧵 about the latest New Scientist feature article by our Principal Trainer @ClaireAinsworth 👇

[New Scientist @newscientist]

The stuff we flush down our toilet contains a treasure trove of information about our health and lifestyle. The secrets of our sewers are currently helping prevent the spread of polio and monkeypox, but what else can it reveal about our lives?
https://t.co/voHNRkd4QQ

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

Couple of key points in @pressgazette's handy summary there:

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

Some useful data in Ofcom's annual news consumer survey for anyone planning UK public engagement involving traditional media outlets, esp for reaching specific age groups 👇

[Press Gazette @pressgazette]

Newspaper brands' digital offerings have not grown fast enough to offset the decline of print.

Among people aged over 16, the combined print and online reach of newspaper brands fell to 38%, compared to 47% two years ago and 51% in 2018

https://t.co/fdvZLaKHdO

[National Academies @theNASEM]

The National Academies is accepting submissions to a new award program recognizing excellence in science communication. Awards will total $600,000 annually and provide winners with opportunities to expand their skills.

Apply by April 3, 2022: https://t.co/WdLLKrV4BR

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

It was great to meet COST Action communication coordinators from across Europe and help them develop tools to share the work of their research networks with wider audiences - many thanks to @COST_Academy for organising an excellent event.

[COST Academy @COST_Academy]

A new week and a new #COSTAcademy training! 🤩👏🏻Today and tomorrow we’re talking about press releases and about writing articles with a new group of #COSTAction Science communication coordinators. 🤗📝

[Ines Perpetuo, PhD @ines_perpetuo]

Hello #ResearchDevelopers @ImperialPFDC is hosting a Twitter Chat on the 31st March about careers outside academic research!
#twitterchatpathways

@ProsperPostdoc @kayguccione @QUBPostdoc @GirafeProject @CardiffDA @RuthWinden @SciConnect @ResearchCoachUK @KclCRSD @UCL_ODResearch

[European Geosciences Union @EuroGeosciences]

Do you have a great idea for an #geoscience #scicomm, #engagement or #outreach project, but just need some #funding? You are in luck, the EGU Public Engagement grant is open for applications for 2022!

Read more and apply by 17 June 2022: https://t.co/2kjU9x25K5

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

A fantastic opportunity for your science writers

[ABSW @absw]

Could you be the first Young Science Writer of the Year? Open to 14-16 year old students from non-selective state funded schools in Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham and Newham, writing about science, technology, engineering and maths. Read more: https://t.co/25qf8tcbnW
@Ri_Science

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

Places for our free webinar on how to get started in popular #science #writing are limited and filling up fast! Sign up here to join us on 3rd Feb https://t.co/lUzVoCUH3B or to receive the recording afterwards #scicomm #careers #leavingacademia #Training

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

"If you withdraw from the dialogue, you let the misinformation win." – @ionicasmeets

"Twitter’s Science Stars Fight #Misinformation" https://t.co/FiU5ku2KcX by @JefAkst via @TheScientistLLC cc @PeterHotez

@GordPennycook: "It matters what you share.”

#ScienceUpFirst

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

@mnlimas Thanks for the mention! 😊

[PrakashLab @PrakashLab]

I enjoyed talking to @srijanapiya17 at @TimesEvoke on “preserving our curiosity and playfulness” even in trying and difficult times. My views on “science for all”..

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

If you're a scientist contemplating #leavingacademia but aren't quite ready to leap, developing a sideline as a #science writer is a great Plan B. Join our free webinar on 3rd Feb to find out how: https://t.co/lUzVoCUH3B #scicomm #sciencewriting #careers

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

One week left to apply for the 2022 L'Oreal -UNESCO UK and Ireland #ForWomenInScience Rising Talent Awards 👇🏻

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

@Roobina Thanks Ruth! That's very kind of you 😊

[SciConnect @SciConnect]

Check out this great discussion. One barrier to #ImLeavingAcademia, in my experience, is that it's stigmatised as "dropping out" or "failing" by other academics. Which is utter nonsense. We need skilled scientists in all walks of life.