There are a number of useful resources that provide further information on science communication in the UK and helpful tips for science communicators. Here is a selection of what is on offer.
This guide has been compiled by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). It offers advice on how to communicate science to a wide audience by working with the media and schools, arranging exhibitions, and addressing controversial issues.
Available on the Science and Development Network (SciDevNet) website, this series of practical guides provides useful advice on a range of science communication issues, such as becoming a science journalist, writing a science story and reporting on controversies in science.
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has developed four publications designed to help scientists communicate their work to the public. They include: 'Developing a media strategy', 'Heroes of dissemination', 'Influencing the UK policymaking process' and 'Television and radio: A best practice guide'.
This report was funded byThe Royal Society, Research Councils UK and the Wellcome Trust. It examines the views of funders, senior academics, social scientists and other relevant groups on factors affecting science communication in the UK. It also looks at the types of science communication activities currently undertaken by UK researchers; how universities, and how other research institutions and funders can promote effective science communication.
The Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) has produced a list of websites where you can find experts who can comment on different subject areas.
This guide was written by science writer Michael Kenward. It provides tips on science communication and information about other resources.
A bibliographic database covering science communication, public engagement with science and the broader issues of science and society. The website also provides a monthly round-up of books, reports and articles collated by the Wellcome Library. Where freely available, web links have been provided to the full text document.
A quarterly online publication that aims to encourage discussion about how scientists communicate, and how this communication can be improved through education and a better philosophical understanding of science.
A website dedicated to popular science books and authors.
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) produce regular four-page briefings on public policy issues that have a basis in science and technology. Recent examples include biofuels, radio spectrum management and urban flooding. These briefings provide a useful resource for organisers of science events and can help to identify upcoming issues that might be of interest and to gain a balanced perspective on the debate on particular issues.
This protocol has been produced by Jane Gregory of Birbeck College and Steve Miller of the Department of Science and Technology Studies, University College London. It encourages scientists to consider the complex issues present in public engagement and the importance of establishing trust in science communication.
This Royal Society guide aims to help scientists who work with the media and provides comment on a Press Code of Practice.
Provides opportunities for scientists to communicate their expertise and enthusiasm to writers, and for writers to find out about science and how scientists work. You can search the site for details of scientists working in various disciplines, then contact the scientists and arrange to meet.
Part of Ecsite-uk, the UK network of science centres and museums. The website contains useful ideas for activities and projects, guidance on organising debates for young people and various support materials. It is particularly useful for teachers and science communicators working with young people.
The Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) has produced a booklet entitled 'So you want to be a science writer', which contains useful information and tips on how to become a science journalist.
This guide provides tips for science communicators involved in media work.
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