📢 MSc Science Communication Webinar 📅Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm (UK time) If you're interested in our MSc #ScienceCommunication please join our online webinar next week to find out more about the course! Registration⤵️ www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... MSc ⤵️ courses.uwe.ac.uk/P90012/scien... #scicomm

Congratulations to Helen Whitfield-Williams who successfully defended her PhD thesis 'Understanding the role of Clinical Engineering: professional identity, workforce development and training' last week! 👏🥳

Congratulations to Jen Weston who successfully defended her PhD thesis 'A quantitative & qualitative study assessing spatial, social & cultural factors in nature-based citizen science engagement', (in partnership with the Natural History Consortium) last week! 🥳👏

📢 Science Communication Seminar We're delighted to welcome former MSc student @zionlights.bsky.social to present 'Atoms, Algorithms, & Arguments: Shaping Public Opinion on Nuclear Energy' later this month! 📅Mon 27 Oct 12 - 1pm online Registration required: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/atoms... #scicomm

🆕Blog post In the first post of the new academic year PhD student and visitor to the Science Communication Unit Ana Vasconcelos reflects on her sunny months with us! blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...

If you are a scicomm organisation from Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, or Poland, here you can submit your Expression of Interest: forms.gle/CmsTwMCY4pCc...

We asked to our Hubs what are the advantages of being inside COALESCE during last week's meeting in Madrid. The answers? -Have a network to rely on -Share ideas on #scicomm -Bring innovation at a regional level Would you like to join COALESCE as a hub too? Submit your request by 6 October ⬇️

Together to discuss #scicomm gaps and needs inside governance structures, besides addressing ethical issues in scicomm. As part of COALESCE project, national representatives from nine countries met in Madrid to co-create strategies and a long term vision for the enhancement of scicomm policies.

📢Are you a #scicomm organisation from Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, or Poland? If you’re ready to collaborate to advance science communication in your own country and across Europe, submit your Expression of Interest by 6 October and become a COALESCE Hub: forms.gle/CmsTwMCY4pCc...

Become a COALESCE Hub! 18 countries have already active participants in the network, creating a bridge between COALESCE resources and their #scicomm community. Organisations from 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 can submit Expressions of Interest by 𝟔 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 forms.gle/Vu2h5ongSVe4...

New in JCOM: In “Far div ye bide?”, Mhairi Stewart reflects on PCST 2025: Using science communication to effect positive change, which was held in Aberdeen in May 2025. Find out more about highlights and hot topics at jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... #scicomm

I'm reminded almost daily of this panel from a comic I made with @scicommsuwe.bsky.social @rikworth.bsky.social & @owenwattsdraws.bsky.social about the challenges of being a science journalist in the UK and India. Full comic here: www.sciencemediacentre.in/exploring-sc...

The University is a partner in a ground-breaking project awarded almost £800,000 in funding to protect one of Madagascar’s most precious and threatened forests. The initiative will run for five years and will involve working closely with communities living in TAPA.

✨2 weeks until our MSc Science Communication Online open event! 📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask qs about the course & unit. www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req) #scicomm

📢 Places still available on our online Applied Research Skills CPD module - apply now! Starting 6th Oct, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️ More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...

📢 Creative Science Communication & Public Engagement Online CPD Course - open for applications! Develop skills focused around embedding creativity, inclusivity & evaluation into your #scicomm or public engagement practice. More info: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNS15M/cr... Apply by 5 Dec 2025.

✨MSc Science Communication Online open event! 📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask questions about the course & unit. www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req.) We look forward to seeing you! #scicomm

Find out more about the Green Futures project on their website: curiosityconnections.net/green-futures/ And don’t forget to subscribe to #SciCommConversations on your favourite podcast player, so you never miss an episode. #ClimateChange #Environment #Careers

🎧 The new season of #SciCommConversations is out! Our first episode features @laurafoggrogers.bsky.social from @scicommsuwe.bsky.social, who spoke with @achintyarao.in about the Curiosity Connections Green Futures project. Audio and full transcript: coalesceproject.eu/2025/09/03/s... #SciComm

I wrote about anthrax hanging about, waiting to resurface, and what can be done about it. environment.ec.europa.eu/news/histori... For @scicommsuwe.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu #scicomm #healthnews #research

A reminder that we do still have some places available for this course! #scicomm #sciencecommunication #appliedresearch #CPD

📢 Places still available on our online Applied Research Skills CPD module! Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️ More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...

🆕Blog post! Read about MSc Science Communication student Alice Thomson's experience with liquid nitrogen at Breacon Beacon High School! blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm... #scicomm #sciencecommunication

Explore our sister project PATTERN’s free online training and resources designed to boost Open and Responsible Research skills. Covering topics like #OpenAccess, FAIR data and more, the trainings are designed to support researchers at all career stages. ➡️ www.pattern-openresearch.eu/trainings/

Our latest newsletter – the first under the banner of the European Competence Centre for #SciComm – is now out! 📜 coalesceproject.eu?na=view&id=21 We have some highlights from our time at #PCST2025 (cc: @pcstnetwork.bsky.social) and updates from our COALESCE Hubs. Happy reading!

📢Calling previous Science Communication Unit learners If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagement/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!

🌱 Join us TODAY for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet. 📅 25 July 7pm 📍 Keynsham Community Space 🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com #onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset

📢 Our online Applied Research Skills CPD module is open for applications! 📅 6 Oct 2025 - 6 March 2026 The course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️ courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...

📢 Our face to face Science Communication Masterclass is open for applications! 📅24 - 27 Nov 2025 📌We the Curious science centre, Bristol Find out more and apply ⬇️ courses.uwe.ac.uk/Z51000095/sc... #scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement

📢 Our online Applied Research Skills CPD module is open for applications! 📅 6 Oct 2025 - 6 March 2026 The course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️ courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...

🌱 How can our food system restore nature? Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet. 📅 25 July 7pm 📍 Keynsham Community Space 🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com #onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset

📢 Our online Applied Research Skills CPD module is open for applications! Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️ More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...

🆕 Blog post! PhD student Jen Weston writes about her experience presenting at the #NCx25 conference. Jen's research is on the social & cultural influences we have growing up & how that might impact individuals #nature connectedness & access to #citizenscience. blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...

📢Calling all previous Science Communication Unit learners If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagemen,/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!

📢 Our online Applied Research Skills CPD module is open for applications! Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️ More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...

Less than a week left to complete this new survey on science journalism! ⬇️

🌱 How can our food system restore nature? Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet. 📅 25 July 7pm 📍 Keynsham Community Space 🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com #onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset

An evolving set of recommendations regarding: - Ensuring inclusion and equity in informal science engagement activities - Promoting co-production and community-centred methods for creating the activities - Funding dedicated training for practitioners And much more! Download it from zenodo platform

How can #policy support the work of science museums, science festivals and other science outreach organisations? 🆕Find it out in the updated version of the Policy Brief on excellent #scicomm for society at large through informal activities: zenodo.org/records/1578...

A reminder to save the date for our Science Communication Masterclass this Autumn! Registration and full programme details will be available in the next couple of week! #scicomm #sciencecommuncation #publicengagement

📢 Calling all UK science journalists! Please take a few mins to complete this new survey about barriers to starting a science journalism career & challenges when working as a science journalist, such as online harassment: uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Survey closes 5pm on 14 July.

👋Yesterday we said goodbye to visiting PhD student Guidiana Landivar Paz. It's been a great 3 months getting to know Guidiana and her work! Guidiana is a 3rd yr PhD candidate at the Faculty of Political Science & Sociology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, specializing in #health #scicomm.

Great opportunity to join the team at the Science Media Centre as a trainee press officer: www.sciencemediacentre.org/about-us/jobs/ - deadline 7 July. #scicomm #journalism

We’re proud to be the evaluation and policy partner in a £1.75m project expanding community-led climate and nature action across the West of England. Led by @scicommsuwe.bsky.social, we’re exploring how community voices can influence climate policy for greater impact.

Very excited to announce that our MSc #ScienceCommunication had an overall satisfaction score of 9️⃣0️⃣% in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. This means it has scored 86% or over for the last eight years! Thx to everyone who contributes to making this fantastic programme what it is ✨️ #scicomm

🆕 Watch our latest video where our MSc Science Communication students @uwesoas.bsky.social @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social share their experiences on one of the optional modules - Science in Public Spaces! 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=utz4... #scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement

📢 The latest issue of the Science for #Environment Policy news alert is out! Positive environmental impacts of ⬆️ textile to textile recycling Why disease carrying ticks are predicted to spread 🌍 How policy can mitigate the problem of farmed salmon escapes environment.ec.europa.eu/research-and...

MSc Science Communication online open event! 📅Mon 30 June 7-8pm UK time Get an overview of the MSc & the Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team including Programme Leader @doc-webber.bsky.social‬ & ask questions. Reply or DM for link to event #scicomm #sciencecommunication