Visits by science communicators - Science and Society

Science and Society



		Visits by leading UK scientists


		Visits by science communicators

	Visits by UK science communicators

Scientists and science communicators are key to the successful engagement of ordinary individuals with the scientific advances that impact on our everyday lives. We help to bring eminent figures from the UK to discuss with their Brazilian peers and present their ideas to the wider public through events, web and media.

		FRANK BURNETT 2009
		The International Director of Cheltenham Festivals and also Emeritus Professor of Science Communication in England was invited to deliver a presentation and take part in round tables during the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of the Museum of Life in Rio de Janeiro in partnership with the ABCMC (Brazilian Association of Science centres and Museums). Know more about this visit.

		QUENTIN COOPER 2007
		Described by The Times as "the world's most enthusiastic man", Quentin Cooper presented in the "5º Congresso Brasileiro de Unidades de Conservação" in Foz do Iguaçu.. Learn more about this visit.

		Stuart Monro 2005
		Stuart Monro, Director of the science centre Dynamic Earth, in Edinburgh, visited Brazil during the National Science Week celebrations. Learn more about this visit.

		International Workshop in Brasilia 2006
		International workshop to plan the setting up of the first Science Centre & Museum in Brasilia with the collaboration of key British science centre specialists such as Karen Davies, Acting Head of Learning at the London Science Museum, and Gillian Thomas, ex-Director of the London Science Museum. 14-16 February 2006

		Workshop 'Communicating Climate Change' 2007