If you are interested in organising a Café Scientifique in your area, we've gathered a selection of resources to help you get the most from your event. Don't forget to visit the Café Scientifique website, which also provides tips on how to start your own Café.
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 can help to identify upcoming issues that might attract an engaged audience. They can also help you to gain a balanced perspective on debates around particular issues.
The following websites provide information about UK scientists and science communicators and are a good place to look for potential speakers and facilitators.
Has produced a list of websites where you can find experts who can comment on different subject areas.
Lowers barriers to participation by providing a space for adults to take part in informative debates about current science and technology issues. It is a collaboration between the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science), the European Dana Alliance for the Brain and the Science Museum.
A national talent competition to find the UK's best new talent in science communication. The initiative is the brainchild of the Cheltenham Science Festival in partnership with NESTA (The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts). It is supported by Pfizer, The Daily Telegraph, Channel 4, the Research Councils of the UK and our own science sector.
A popular science radio show presented by Quentin Cooper on BBC Radio Four. Each week it reports on the latest scientific developments and interviews scientists about their work. Quentin has participated in several of our Café Scientifique events around the world.
A UK campaign funded by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) aimed at 14-19 year olds. The website features a 'NOISEmaker's' blogs section - NOISEmakers are people who work in science and engineering jobs across the UK.
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.
An organisation that promotes the benefits of scientific evidence in public debate and responds to scientific inaccuracies and misrepresentation. It has focused recently on issues such as alternative medicine, nuclear power and weather patterns. It also runs a programme to help young research scientists to get actively involved in public debates about science.
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