Navigating science PR in African institutions
Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
Source: Wellcome Trust
23 December 2011 | EN

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Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
Source: Wellcome Trust
23 December 2011 | EN
The world needs scientists to bring science to life. Jennifer Rohn with tips on how researchers can use social media to engage new audiences.
Tips from Marina Joubert on how to switch from writing for science to writing about it — and reach a much wider audience.
Advice for science educators on how to design and run an engaging science outreach event.
Source: Institute of Research for Development (IRD)
10 August 2010 | EN
Ideas on how scientists can make sure their research becomes part of the policymaking process.
Source: NERC
1 October 2009 | EN
A look at how the media reports science and pointers on how researchers can get in engaged to fight poor science coverage.
Source: Sense About Science
22 July 2009 | EN
Guidance on how press officers can promote science effectively without resorting to hype, including tips on timing, objectives and audience.
Source: Stempra
28 May 2009 | EN
Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.
Marina Joubert explains that cooperating with the media is in scientists' interests — and isn't as scary as you might think.
10 February 2008 | EN
Natasha Martineau explains the dos and don'ts of writing and sending a press release — and getting your news to make a splash.
9 February 2008 | EN
Estrella Burgos Ruiz explains how to communicate science to young people — it's about what interests and engages them, not a special language.
Chandrika Nath provides tips on preparing a briefing paper on a scientific topic for busy policymakers.
The trick to evaluating a science communication project, explains Marina Joubert, is to plan carefully — and learn from your mistakes.