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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, [...]
Empowering journalists in crisis communication
This session of the launch of the European Competence Centre for Science Communication’s virtual platform highlighted tools and strategies to support journalists covering scientific subjects during crises. Charlotte Bruns from Erasmus University Rotterdam introduced the Crisis Navigator, an interactive tool that was co-designed by crisis- and risk-communication experts, researchers, artists [...]
Designing a matchmaking tool for scientific collaboration and public engagement
The final session of the launch event for the European Competence Centre for Science Communication was a workshop focused on designing a matchmaking tool for scientific collaboration and engagement. The goal was to gather user requirements for this tool, which will be part of the Competence Centre’s virtual platform, enhancing [...]
SciComm Conversations: “The Role of AI in Education”
Listen to "The role of generative AI in education. Guest: Sam Illingworth" on Spreaker. Transcript Narrator [00:09]: Hello and welcome to SciComm Conversations. In our first season of the podcast, we hear from experts on the subject of science communication in the age of artificial intelligence. Your host for today’s [...]
