Find out about the latest courses, events and other developments in science communication.

ESRC/Scottish Government Collaborative PhD Studentship 2009 (1+3 or +3)
Scientific Citizenship and Public Engagement
Applications are invited for an ESRC Doctoral studentship funded by the ESRC in collaboration with the Scottish Government, entitled, Forms of Engagement and the role of Science/Public Intermediaries in developing Scientific Citizenship in Scotland. The thesis will examine attempts to promote scientific citizenship and public engagement with science in Scotland. Closing date is 17 June.

Climate Change North West
29 April, 19 May and 8 July
Manchester Development Education Project, in partnership with the Science Learning Centre North West and Manchester Metropolitan University, are offering an exciting new CPD course on climate change as a part of the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan. If you can not attend all three days you can attend one of your choice.

British Science Association - Science Communication Conference
22 - 23 June 2009 at Kings Place, central London
The British Science Association is working in partnership with the Wellcome Trust to organise the 2009 Conference. BP and the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills are also providing support. Each year this conference brings together people who are involved in public engagement and is a fantastic opportunity to network, share ideas and good practice. The central focus this year is 'Behaviour and Choice' and booking closes on 12 June.

World Conference of Science Journalists in London UK
30 June - 2 July
The 6th World Conference of Science Journalists in 2009 (WCSJ2009) will bring established and aspiring reporters, writers and science communicators from around the world to debate, network, develop their professional skills and report on the latest advances in science and technology.