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Science communication: Networking

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Networking between journalists, scientists and policymakers can lead to more informed decision-making at national and regional levels. What networks are already in place? And how can they be most effective?

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Opinions and Analysis

With collaboration, photonics research in Asia could be even stronger When good neighbours become good collaborators

Asian scientists must work together to circumvent political tensions and produce high-quality research, says a Nature editorial.

22 June 2007 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

An innovator working on the mobile phone switch project How local knowledge can boost scientific studies

More should be done to strengthen ties between formal scientific research and informal grassroots innovations, says Anil Gupta.

15 March 2007 | EN


News and Features

Ugandan parliament Uganda pilots scientist–MP 'shadowing scheme'

The Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.

8 July 2008 | EN

Prudence Mutowo Q&A: Closing the gender gap

Prudence Mutowo, winner of a 2006 L'Oreal UNESCO fellowship, speaks to SciDev.Net about her experiences as a woman in science.

30 April 2008 | EN

Agreement signed to boost young's science knowledge

7 March 2008 | ES
Source: Juventud Rebelde y Radio Rebelde

Practical Guides

Reporting from science conferences

Conferences can provide good news stories if you plan ahead, do your research, and mingle with the delegates, says K. S. Jayaraman.

30 May 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

How do I become media savvy?

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