The importance of effectively communicating complex science was underlined at the Baltic’s largest deep tech event. Half a day at Deep Tech Atelier, which brought AI, quantum, defence and space entrepreneurs, scientists and investors to Latvia’s capital Riga, was dedicated to science communication.
Five new National & Regional Hubs have joined the European Competence Centre for Science Communication - adding to this growing network. The Hubs are respected organisations working in science communication located across Europe which will play a vital role in shaping and implementing the work of the Competence Centre.
Finding ways to communicate science more effectively when a crisis is causing havoc is one of the biggest challenges facing science communication – something the COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus. Polarisation, disinformation and the blurring of boundaries around who has relevant expertise all combine to make dealing with a crisis more challenging.
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