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From Research Professional News ‘Back mission-led science communication, NZ minister urged’
Submit science poetry - in the ‘Brilliant Poetry’ competition. This contest aims to bring together science and poetry to explore the liminal spaces in-between. £1000 for the winner, £500 for the second place, and £250 for the third. The competition goes live on Monday, 21st March, on UNESCO World Poetry Day.
For those who understand Portuguese or Spanish, watch a video on one of the pioneers of science journalism in Latin America ‘Arístides Bastidas: a ciência amena pelo desenvolvimento’
RESEARCH: Author Mentions in Science News Reveal Widespread Disparities Across Name-inferred Ethnicities
Apply now for the Beetlestone Award 2024 – for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science. Now in its seventh year, this Award is to recognise someone who is clearly creating a significant legacy in science communication. Earlier on in your career? The JOSH Award might be for you.
PODCAST: Holden Thorp: Straight Talk from the Editor-in-Chief of the Science family of journals
APPLY: Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering 3-4 grants to organizations averaging 10,000-12,000 EUR each to support activities that strengthen media reporting on biodiversity issues.
How do your citizen science project(s) produce scientifically robust and socially relevant knowledge through collaborating with volunteers? Help researchers from KU Leuven, the University of Melbourne, and the University of Ljubljana to better understand the impact of citizen science.
The University of Otago’s brand-new online courses in Science Communication are now taking applications.
Applications are open for the Master SCICOMM Communication of Science and Innovation – University of Trento, Italy. Deadline: 22 May 2024
REMINDER - Applications close soon for the Virtual Collaborative Futures Academy 2024: Emotions in Engagement Programme
P.S. Are you involved in a programme or course teaching science communication. Check out PCST’s worldwide map of scicomm programmes and courses. If your programme or course isn’t listed -- or if the information provided needs updating -- use the submission form.
WATCH: Jamie Gallagher answers questions about careers in science communication.
Watch the latest PCST webinar: Participatory approaches for teaching science communication
The SciComm Diary
New events in the diary this week.
VIRTUAL SEMINAR 20 MARCH: Dr Eric Afful-Dadzie will discuss the use of machine-learning to study the lifespan and influences of health information on social media.
UK SEMINAR 27 MARCH: Public Understanding of Science Seminar with Prof. Rainer Bromme, from the University of Muenster, presenting his recent research on Epistemic Trust. Exceptionally the session will run at UCL, Gordon House, room 106. 51°31'29.8"N 0°07'55.3"W - Google Maps Starts at 4pm.
HYBRID UK BOOK LAUNCH 27 MARCH: Hey, There’s Science In This is a collection of essays about unexpected science links to everyday topics.
WEBINAR 3 APRIL: Science communication: dialogue with science and technology councils from Latin America and the Caribbean
VIRTUAL TRAINING 29 APRIL: Ace your LinkedIn - Training to elevate your SciComm game [en]
SOUTH AFRICA SYMPOSIA 18 NOV: Communicating Discovery Science - a symposium in South Africa - Mostly in-person, but some hybrid options - We are asking for proposals of maximum 500 words by 31 May 2024. [en]
USA SYMPOSIA 9 - 11 JULY: Civic Science and Ethics in the Age of AI: Building Trust PCST Indiana, USA Symposium! Call for proposals is open through 31 March 2024 and registration will be opening by early April.
JAPAN SCICOMM FORUM 22 -23 OCT: 6th Japan SciCom Forum (JSF)
Kyushu University - Ito Campus, in Fukuoka, Japan.UK CONFERENCE 14 NOV: The Institute of Physics Outreach and Communication conference [London]
Looking for a SCICOMM INTERNSHIP or FELLOWSHIP? Follow the link to see a full list of opportunities that often run on a yearly cycle.
UK: Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) is looking for Communications and Office Support £26k (pro rata) Bristol
USA: Civic Science Media Lab is looking for a Part Time Special Correspondent(s) $500 Remote
GERMANY: ECMWF is hiring for a Communications Officer for the Copernicus programme - Grade B5 EUR 76.298 NET annual basic salary + other benefits [Bonn]
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