VoYS workshops
Our media workshops are for post-grads, post docs, or equivalent in first job, who are passionate about science and want to communicate research to a wider audience.
They combine discussion about science-related controversies in media reporting with practical guidance to help younger scientists make a greater contribution to public debates.
Areas covered in the workshops include:
Science in the media
- A discussion on the changing image and role of science and scientists in the public domain.
- A series of case studies are presented and the scientists on the panel explain what has gone wrong and indicate lessons from their media experiences.
What journalists are looking for
- A panel of journalists explain how they approach stories and balance the need for news and entertainment with reporting science.
Taking a realistic approach to science reporting.
- How scientific news is communicated, typical difficulties, and areas of misunderstanding. Practical guidance on how to make your voice heard in debates about science.
The workshops have been immensely popular:
“An excellent workshop that has made a big difference to the way I view science in the media.”
“This workshop is needed by all science researchers in order to develop an informed attitude towards the media rather than the pessimistic attitude many scientists adopt.”
“Brilliant day. Good for young scientists to meet each other and communicate together.”
“Thoroughly eye-opening and enjoyable.”
You can read full reviews of previous workshops here.
Last updated: July 27 2010
