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New guide published to help journalists to communicate science in times of crisis
A new guide to help journalists communicating science when there is a national or international crisis such as a pandemic has been published. […]
25th anniversary of the European Research Area
For 25 years, the European Research Area has aimed to allow the emergence of an integrated European system of research and innovation that delivers scientific and technological solutions to European societies and the world. […]
Early plans for the Competence Centre training announced
The first details of the science communication training that will be offered by the European Competence Centre for Science Communication have been revealed. […]
Boosting the Science Communication Ecosystem in Europe
In a current context of polarisation, misinformation and constant polycrisis, it is more critical than ever to support a robust science-communication (scicomm) ecosystem, which can boost EU’s competitive excellence and its top talent, whilst creating a trustworthy ecosystem for citizens’ meaningful involvement. Despite the pivotal role that scicomm plays in [...]
Engagement and AI: exchanging experiences at the latest COALESCE case clinic
As AI-powered technologies (generative and otherwise) keep popping up around our professional and even personal lives, we find ourselves wondering how the science-communication community is handling this tricky topic. How is AI being communicated? How can we better address misconceptions and ensure that citizens are well-informed about a technology that [...]
Reflections on the First FORTHEM-COALESCE Webinar Experience
Isabel Mendoza (University of Valencia), Ilda Mannino (Venice International University) and Emma Weitkamp (University of the West of England Bristol) share their reflections on the first FORTHEM-COALESCE Webinar Experience. The recently launched European Competence Centre for Science Communication is now starting to test a programme of training activities that [...]
Competence Centre welcomes new Hubs to the team
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, which [...]
SciComm Conversations: “Measuring trust in scientists”
Listen to "Measuring trust in scientists. Guests: Dr Viktoria Cologna and Dr Niels Mede" on Spreaker. Transcript Achintya Rao [00:09]: Hello and welcome to SciComm Conversations. My name is Achintya Rao. This is a special episode of the podcast in which I speak to Dr Viktoria Cologna and Dr Niels [...]
Hubs generate ideas to strengthen science communication in times of crisis
– Andy Ridgway 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 [...]
Bridging gaps and setting standards
The launch of the European Competence Centre for Science Communication’s virtual platform kicked off with a session on the project’s goals, perspectives and quality assurance. Joana Magalhães from Science For Change outlined the project’s timeline and key objectives. The Competence Centre aims to be the go-to platform for science communication, [...]
