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13 Jan 2022
"How do I get started in popular science writing?" is the no. 1 question we get asked. So we're running a FREE webinar on 3rd Feb to tell you. Details here: bit.ly/sciwritestart Pls RT to anyone who might be interested #scicomm #careers #science
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The @absw is looking for the next young talent in the UK! Young people aged 14-16 can submit an essay on a topic of their choice for a chance to win £1000, expert mentorship, and an ABSW membership!
Find out more here: absw.org.uk/pages/young-scie…
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16 Sep 2022
Congratulations to our Principal Trainer @ClaireAinsworth! Claire's Highly Commended feature article in Nature about destigmatising hepatitis B is available here - nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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18 Aug 2022
"This waste water contains the whispered biochemical confessions of millions of people..."
🧵 about the latest New Scientist feature article by our Principal Trainer @ClaireAinsworth 👇
17 Aug 2022
The stuff we flush down our toilet contains a treasure trove of information about our health and lifestyle. The secrets of our sewers are currently helping prevent the spread of polio and monkeypox, but what else can it reveal about our lives?
newscientist.com/article/0-t…
23 Jul 2022
Some useful data in Ofcom's annual news consumer survey for anyone planning UK public engagement involving traditional media outlets, esp for reaching specific age groups 👇
23 Jul 2022
Newspaper brands' digital offerings have not grown fast enough to offset the decline of print.
Among people aged over 16, the combined print and online reach of newspaper brands fell to 38%, compared to 47% two years ago and 51% in 2018
pressgazette.co.uk/ofcom-new…
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28 Mar 2022
The National Academies is accepting submissions to a new award program recognizing excellence in science communication. Awards will total $600,000 annually and provide winners with opportunities to expand their skills.
Apply by April 3, 2022: ow.ly/QRFH50Iqc5c
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30 Mar 2022
It was great to meet COST Action communication coordinators from across Europe and help them develop tools to share the work of their research networks with wider audiences - many thanks to @COST_Academy for organising an excellent event.
28 Mar 2022
A new week and a new #COSTAcademy training! 🤩👏🏻Today and tomorrow we’re talking about press releases and about writing articles with a new group of #COSTAction Science communication coordinators. 🤗📝
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17 Mar 2022
Hello #ResearchDevelopers @ImperialPFDC is hosting a Twitter Chat on the 31st March about careers outside academic research!
#twitterchatpathways
@ProsperPostdoc @kayguccione @QUBPostdoc @GirafeProject @CardiffDA @RuthWinden @SciConnect @ResearchCoachUK @KclCRSD @UCL_ODResearch
17 Mar 2022
📢 Twitter chat: Careers outside of research in academia
What do people leaving academia have to say about their motivations and transitioning to roles outside academic research?
Join us on Twitter @ImperialPFDC on 31 March at 12.00!
#Twitterchatpathways #ImLeavingAcademia
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16 Mar 2022
Do you have a great idea for an #geoscience #scicomm, #engagement or #outreach project, but just need some #funding? You are in luck, the EGU Public Engagement grant is open for applications for 2022!
Read more and apply by 17 June 2022: egu.eu/2YDK1B/
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1 Mar 2022
A fantastic opportunity for your science writers
Could you be the first Young Science Writer of the Year? Open to 14-16 year old students from non-selective state funded schools in Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham and Newham, writing about science, technology, engineering and maths. Read more: absw.org.uk/pages/young-scie…
@Ri_Science
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21 Jan 2022
Places for our free webinar on how to get started in popular #science #writing are limited and filling up fast! Sign up here to join us on 3rd Feb bit.ly/sciwritestart or to receive the recording afterwards #scicomm #careers #leavingacademia #Training
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17 Jan 2022
"If you withdraw from the dialogue, you let the misinformation win." – @ionicasmeets
"Twitter’s Science Stars Fight #Misinformation" the-scientist.com/careers/tw… by @JefAkst via @TheScientistLLC cc @PeterHotez
@GordPennycook: "It matters what you share.”
#ScienceUpFirst
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16 Jan 2022
I enjoyed talking to @srijanapiya17 at @TimesEvoke on “preserving our curiosity and playfulness” even in trying and difficult times. My views on “science for all”..
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14 Jan 2022
If you're a scientist contemplating #leavingacademia but aren't quite ready to leap, developing a sideline as a #science writer is a great Plan B. Join our free webinar on 3rd Feb to find out how: bit.ly/sciwritestart #scicomm #sciencewriting #careers
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14 Jan 2022
One week left to apply for the 2022 L'Oreal -UNESCO UK and Ireland #ForWomenInScience Rising Talent Awards 👇🏻
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13 Jan 2022
Check out this great discussion. One barrier to #ImLeavingAcademia, in my experience, is that it's stigmatised as "dropping out" or "failing" by other academics. Which is utter nonsense. We need skilled scientists in all walks of life.
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7 Jan 2022
A fantastic opportunity for would-be science journalists: The Economist's paid science and tech internship now open for applications, deadline 28th January #scicomm #sciwriting #sciencejournalism economist.com/news/2022/01/0…
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