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Prof Clare Wilkinson
@clarewilk4.bsky.social
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Professor in Science Communication, Science Communication Unit, UWE Bristol, UK. Series Editor 'Contemporary Issues in Science Communication', Bristol University Press. Athena Swan Co-Lead, UWE Bristol. Views expressed here are mine. She/her.
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I'll be facilitating a workshop (online) in June on immersive approaches in #SciComm that are based on the senses of smell, taste or touch. If you are working in this space, please register your interest now. We'll be aiming to have around 8-10 participants, representing a range of areas ⬇️:
scicommcentre.eu European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · May 20
Do you do #SciComm via immersive approaches using the senses of smell, taste or touch, in interesting and/or novel ways? 🤔

If so, please participate in our workshop!

📅 Date: 12 June 2025
⌚ Time: 12:00–13:00 BST / 13:00–14:00 CEST
📍 Location: Online

Register here: forms.office.com/e/FhpAPXEYtV
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May 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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I had the pleasure of speaking yesterday at the Gender and Science Communication event in Bilbao @generoycomunicacion.com, it was wonderful to see over 200 participants at a conference focusing on this topic.
‘Las Sirgueras’, by artist Dora Salazar, is a recognition of the importance of women's work and the path to equality. The work pays tribute to the figure of the sirgueras (the rope girls), women who towed vessels along the estuary using only a rope.
May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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generoycomunicacion.com
💥 ¡Ya tenemos programa!

👁️‍🗨️ Sabemos que no teníais dudas de que este año había que venir a Bilbao... pero si echáis un vistazo a nuestras ponencias confirmaréis por qué.

🎊 Un eventazo. De la mano de @zientzia.bsky.social y con el apoyo de @iberdrola-oficial.bsky.social
Programa "Género y Comunicación en la Ciencia".
Programa provisional de la jornada "Género y Comunicación en la Ciencia". Todas las conferencias contarán con su correspondiente turno de preguntas.
www.generoycomunicacion.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
clarewilk4.bsky.social
⭐ New Policy Brief ⭐ out now from @scicommcentre.eu drawing together key findings from the 8 SwafS-19 sister projects conducted in 2019-23. The brief includes 10 policy recommendations useful to policymakers, funders and organisations embedding #SciComm & #PublicEngagement activities in their work:
March 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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scicommsuwe.bsky.social
📢 If you're unable to attend our in person MSc Science Communication open event later this month, we'll also be holding an online webinar where you can meet Programme Leader @doc-webber.bsky.social:

📅Tues 25 March 1-2pm UK time

Further info (booking req) ⤵️
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien...

#scicomm
Science Communication postgraduate webinar | UWE Bristol
Join our live webinar and meet programme leaders from our our MSc Science Communication.
www.uwe.ac.uk
March 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Reposted by Prof Clare Wilkinson
brisunipress.bsky.social
How can research methods be more inclusive, decolonial and innovative? 🌍📖

Join us on March 24 for a webinar chaired by @drhelenkara.bsky.social, exploring creative ways to challenge power in knowledge production.

#SocialResearch #DecolonialMethods

🎟️ Register now:
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How Creative Research Methods Challenge Power Dynamics in Knowledge Production. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion exploring how creative research methods challenge power dynamics in knowledge production. Chaired by Helen Kara, a leading voice in creative…
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March 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
clarewilk4.bsky.social
Global events feel quite overwhelming at present. It is hard to capture the gravitas of this for friends, colleagues and citizens in a social media post.

However, today seems like an important day to reaffirm our commitment to EDI at the @scicommsuwe.bsky.social: www.uwe.ac.uk/research/cen...
About the Science Communication Unit (SCU) - Science Communication Unit | UWE Bristol
The SCU is internationally renowned for training science communicators and engaging the public with science.
www.uwe.ac.uk
March 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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scicommsuwe.bsky.social
📢Want to study #scicomm? Come along to our postgraduate open day on 22 March 2025, talk to Programme Leader
@doc-webber.bsky.social and find our more about our renowned #MSc Science Communication!

Booking required ⤵️
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/postg...

#sciencecommunication #publicengagement #postgrad
www.uwe.ac.uk
February 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
clarewilk4.bsky.social
If you are hoping to study with us at the Science Communication Unit, UWE Bristol @scicommsuwe.bsky.social next year, our next online open event happens this week. Join us on Thursday 30th January 19:00-20:00 (UK) to meet tutors and find out more about our long-running MSc #SciComm:
scicommsuwe.bsky.social Science Communication Unit, UWE Bristol @scicommsuwe.bsky.social · Jan 28
✨ MSc Science Communication online open event this week!

Join our live webinar on Thurs 30 Jan 2025 7-8pm (BST) there will be the opportunity to meet the teaching team & ask questions about the course & unit.

www.uwe.ac.uk/events/msc-s...

#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement
January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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@coalesceproject.eu is looking for #SciComm practitioners engaging around AI with the audiences/participants they work with. If that's you and you'd like to share your views, please sign up to a short online workshop on Wednesday 12th February, 3-5pm CET. Registration details 🔽
scicommcentre.eu European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jan 13
💡 It’s time for a new COALESCE case clinic!

Are you a practitioner that explores AI with your audiences? Are you facing specific challenges in your informal science communication activities, artistic or creative work? We are looking for you!

Register: forms.gle/AMFLgTkgDgo3...

#scicomm #horizoneu
January 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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scicommcentre.eu
What is the state of public trust in scientists?

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of SciComm Conversation: @colognaviktoria.bsky.social and @nielsmede.bsky.social were interviewed by @achintyarao.in about their work on the #TISP project

> coalesceproject.eu/2024/12/11/s...

#SciComm #Podcast
January 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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andyridgway.bsky.social
Science for Environment Policy is back! This news service aimed at policymakers and researchers across Europe & focused on the #environment has returned.

The service is run by @scicommsuwe.bsky.social and Ecorys on behalf of the @ec.europa.eu

Sign up now! environment.ec.europa.eu/research-and...
January 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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scicommsuwe.bsky.social
Interested in #scicomm? Then our online course Science Communication: Online and Media Writing CPD course might be just the thing for you!

⭐10 week course
⭐Online only - study from anywhere in the world
⭐Starts 22 April

For more info & to apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNP15M/ap...

#sciwriting
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January 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
clarewilk4.bsky.social
Emma Weitkamp and I were delighted to be invited to write a second edition of our book Creative Research Communication: Theory and Practice by @manchesterup.bsky.social. We're even more delighted that we submitted the draft of our second edition this week!!
The front cover of the first edition of Creative Research Communication: Theory and Practice by Clare Wilkinson and Emma Weitkamp next to vase of yellow daffodils.
January 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
clarewilk4.bsky.social
Continuing the signposting of #SciComm accounts, here’s @coalesceproject.eu ⬇️ I’m biased as one of the project team, but with more resources being shared over the next few years, this is one to watch…
December 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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doc-webber.bsky.social
New open access paper: uniting #teachingHE and #scicomm
Here @clarewilk4.bsky.social and myself worked with some of our MSc Science Communication students to consider threshold concepts. Great to reflect on our teaching and contribute to this important research field
doi.org/10.1080/2154...
‘It’s kind of placed a real challenge in my head’: threshold concepts and science communication education
‘Threshold concepts' have recently been identified as a key component for higher or university level teaching in science communication, concepts which can offer a ‘transformative' experience amongs...
doi.org
December 16, 2024 at 5:20 PM
clarewilk4.bsky.social
If you are interested in all things #SciComm and actually (as I constantly explain 🤓) a lot broader than that, please do follow along @scicommsuwe.bsky.social We’ll be sharing lots of updates on our teams fantastic work… #PublicEngagement #Research
@uwebristolofficial.bsky.social:
December 16, 2024 at 6:02 PM
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🎙️SOME PLACES STILL AVAILABLE - Creative Science Communication and Public Engagement Online CPD Course - Starting 27 Jan 2025. We are delighted to invite applications for this part-time, online course, which will run from 27th January 2025. #scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement #CPD
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December 13, 2024 at 2:16 PM
clarewilk4.bsky.social
*New Article* Amanda Webber and I are delighted to see this new article now available open access "'It's kind of placed a real challenge in my head': threshold concepts and science communication education" in the International Journal of Science Education, Part B.
December 10, 2024 at 2:17 PM
clarewilk4.bsky.social
It's been a busy couple of weeks sharing findings so far from the INSIGHT project, conducted with colleagues Prof Michael Parker and Milly Farrell @ox.ac.uk and Aleksandra Stelmach, and funded by @leverhulme.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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How strange to start with a blank page again 🤔 Follow along for updates on the Science Communication Unit at UWE Bristol (soon to be 🦋), Contemporary Issues in #SciComm book series @brisunipress.bsky.social and the occasional random post.
November 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM