RIP #OlivieroToscani, a photographer and visionary who has redefined communication. His Benetton campaigns (1982-2000) merged art and activism, tackling topics like AIDS, war, and inequality. His work turned complexity into impactful, accessible imagery. #scicomm
Save the date for the PCST Tokyo Symposium, focusing on the strategic development of #scicomm and public engagement in Asia. From November 11–13, 2025 you can explore innovative practices for engaging diverse audiences in non-Western contexts. Link: https://t.co/G9LgMyDHCp
Join SCIENCE TALK '25, hosted by the Association of Science Communicators, April 3-4, 2025, at McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC, with virtual sessions March 17-28. Early-bird registration is open until January 31, 2025. #scicomm Link: https://t.co/1hwxLiwK1M
In our 2nd talk Kirk Leech, Executive Director of @The_EARA, will tackle "Why Transparent Communication of Animal Research Is Important". With over 550 institutions in Europe committing to National Transparency Agreements, Kirk will share how openness benefits science & society.
The growth in academic publications has led to a crisis in #scicomm,with quality suffering and costs rising. Open access has brought new challenges,flooding the market with low-quality research.A more equitable approach to sharing knowledge is needed. Link:https://t.co/SJzYqGqwgj
From 7-9 NOV in Berlin, join a
global network of leading experts in science, politics, business and media. Engage with groundbreaking research and hear from the 2024 Science Breakthroughs!
🌐 https://t.co/SuSWwDN3S2
#FallingWalls#ScienceSummit24
The EARA Conference 2025 will be held in Berlin on November 6-7 at Charité Berlin and Max Delbrück Center. Experts will discuss transparency and the future of animal research communication. #EARA2025#Scicomm Link: https://t.co/CCrmcrR0tI
Join us November 6 for our Professional Development webinar with Gideon Lewis-Kraus and @kimelsesser. Learn how to equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to engage confidently and competently with the media. #SciComm
Register: https://t.co/gSzq7BLrQj
Gen-Z social media #TikTok represents a new frontier for accessible science. #scicomm creators are mastering the balance between transparency, engagement, and AI challenges. Read more here: https://t.co/6AezRe2WxJ
Exciting news! 🎉 The #ScienceFestival is back in Genova (Italy) from Oct 24 to Nov 4! Don't miss the chance to explore groundbreaking discoveries, inspiring talks, and interactive exhibits. 🌍🔬 To learn more: https://t.co/Mslz1x6zxI @FDellaScienza#scicomm
Until Oct 31st, Routledge books are on sale (-20%), including our (with B. Trench) #Scicomm Handbook, and forthcoming new book "Scicomm- the Basics" https://t.co/8v3zVxHWdR
Popular science #PopSci makes science accessible but risks oversimplifying it. The rise of social media influencers impacts public understanding, as traditional science journalism declines. Scientists must bridge this gap. #scicomm#Misinformation Link: https://t.co/TOxp4QwUBp
Exciting news for #scicomm enthusiasts! The University and the Province of Brescia are offering the 'COMUNICARE LA SCIENZA' training course, starting on October 25th. Don’t miss out: registration closes today! For more details: https://t.co/tlxiVGw3hz #ScienceCommunication
Learn how to use ChatGPT to enhance communication in the workplace! @methods4change offers live workshops that dive into leveraging AI for crafting messages, writing, and more. Want to boost productivity and efficiency in communications? #scicomm Link: https://t.co/Rb07Vxoudj
Is it time to rethink scientific papers?This article critiques their format for oversimplifying research and suggests alternatives like open peer review to improve transparency and reduce bias. Could new methods revolutionize science? #scicomm Read more: https://t.co/RTrufG63CZ
Analysis of 45 million papers shows that science is becoming less innovative even though there are more papers being published than ever before.
To counteract this we must:
1. Read more
2. Focus on research quality > quantity
3. Take breaks