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The VoYS programme encourages early career researchers to play an active role in public discussions about science.

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Voice of Young Science (VoYS) is a growing international community of Early Career Researchers

We provide training, resources + opportunities for ECRs to build confidence + skills to engage in public discourse around science, research + research processes

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Voice of Young Science (VoYS) is our growing international community of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are inspired and motivated to take responsibility for the public conversation about science ...
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🤝Meet the first confirmed panellists for our Standing up for Science online workshop. This workshop is focused on engaging with policymakers, the media and the public in the EU. More panellists to be confirmed soon! 🌟Join us on November 28th! 📌Apply here: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🌟Join us for our next Standing up for Science online workshop on November 28th, focused on engaging with EU policymakers and media! 🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research 📌Apply here: senseaboutscience.org/voys/worksho...
October 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
On Friday we held our 5th Standing Up for Science workshop of the year, aiming to equip and inspire early career researchers to engage with policy and media professionals and stand up for science and evidence in public discussion.
October 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Meet the panellists for our Standing Up for Science workshop at Edinburgh!
Hear from journalists, policy experts and experienced researchers - get the practical tools you need to communicate your research confidently.

Register now: senseaboutscience.org/activities/e...
October 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Evidence Week is a great way to get your voice heard, especially as an Early Career Researcher! Submit your questions below 👇
Do you want to see the evidence behind AI, energy, council tax, cost of living and more?

Help us raise these topics during the opening discussion with MPs, peers and national experts at #EvidenceWeek.

🗳️ Vote now!
bit.ly/evidenceweek
Ask Parliament
Ask Parliament Voters care about the evidence behind policy decisions. That’s why Evidence Week in Parliament opens with a Reverse Select Committee, where on Monday 3rd November 2025, the public will ...
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August 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🌟Join us for our next Standing up for Science workshop in Edinburgh at the Climate Change Institute on 10 October 2025!

🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research

📌Apply for your free spot: bit.ly/SUfS_Edinb_25
August 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Join us for our online Research Integrity toolkit codesign workshop, in partnership with @tandfresearch.bsky.social

We want you to help us review the toolkit and provide feedback on its language and accessibility!

Register here ➡️https://bit.ly/3HBS3zP
August 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"Science communication is breaking down your science to be relevant to someone". Our panellist Dr Helen O'Neill, raised a strong message on our Standing up for Science workshop today.

👏Huge thanks to all the brilliant panellists today who shared their insights and experiences
July 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Read what our team member Camilla wrote about why uncertainty in science matters.

ℹ️ You can also check out our "Talking about uncertainty in science" monthly resource for more practical tips.

senseaboutscience.org/activities/t...
July 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Do MPs have the critical tools to assess the evidence behind policies — from women’s healthcare to council tax, from AI to energy price caps?

🗳️ Vote now – What questions do you want Parliament to answer about how they use evidence? #EvidenceWeek

senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Ask Parliament
Ask Parliament Voters care about the evidence behind policy decisions. That’s why Evidence Week in Parliament opens with a Reverse Select Committee, where on Monday 3rd November 2025, the public will ...
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June 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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🔍Is there an issue where you think Parliament is not using reliable evidence to make #policy decisions
#EvidenceWeek is your chance to ask MPs

🗳️📢Vote for the policy issues that matter to you with our simple form

senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

#EvidenceBasedPolicy #PolicyMaking
Ask Parliament
Ask Parliament Voters care about the evidence behind policy decisions. That’s why Evidence Week in Parliament opens with a Reverse Select Committee, where on Monday 3rd November 2025, the public will ...
senseaboutscience.org
June 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
From public engagement to policy impact, learn how to communicate your research with clarity and confidence.

Join us on Friday, 11 July, at the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social in London for our free Standing Up for Science workshop.

Apply now! bit.ly/3H7q62b
June 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📖 “With clear, confident communication, we can convey uncertainty not as a threat to credibility but as part of what makes research reliable and trustworthy.”

Read what our team member Camilla wrote about why uncertainty in science matters 👇

www.elsevier.com/connect/embr...
Embracing uncertainty: How researchers can communicate the unknown with confidence
6 steps to explaining scientific uncertainty — and why it’s not a bad thing
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June 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"What would you do if you felt 10% braver?"

In today's Standing Up for Science workshop, panellist Dr. Lara Mani posed this powerful question about science communication.

Too often, fear holds researchers back—but your voice matters. Science needs you in the conversation.
June 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🔍Thinking about life beyond academia?

In our latest VoYS resource, titled 'Beyond Academia', Dr ElBadry shares his journey from a PhD in cancer biology to international engagement at
@senseaboutsci.bsky.social

Explore his story, insights & transferable skills: tinyurl.com/nhb9ffkf
Beyond academia: Careers in engagement - Sense about Science
Beyond academia highlights the experiences of people with research backgrounds who have transitioned into engagement roles. Through a series of interviews, we explore how and why they moved beyond aca...
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June 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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📢 We're building a global community to exchange knowledge on #RiskCommunication.

The #JoiningForces network will be inaugurated at #ESREL2025 in Norway, 15-19 June.

Get in touch to get involved.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/59369v5m
June 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Meet the panellists for our 13 June online Standing Up for Science workshop!

👉 Researchers will share experiences working with the public, media and policy

👉 Journalists & policy pros will bust common myths about how their worlds work

Apply now: bit.ly/44wkOXT
May 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Researchers face the complex task of navigating the fast-paced world of news. Join the webinar on May 28th by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social for practical strategies to address these pressures.

Register now: researcheracademy.elsevier.com/communicatin...

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #SciComm #AcademicWriting
May 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"I'm leaving feeling inspired!"

That’s what one attendee said at last week’s Standing Up for Science workshop. Ready to feel the same?

Join our next sessions – free & open to ECRs:
📅 13 June (online)
📍 11 July (in person, London)

Apply now! 👉 bit.ly/_VoYS_
May 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
This is a sobering, powerful piece, and sadly, it will likely resonate with many researchers.

We hear you. We support your call to make things better, because your research matters. So do you.

#AcademicLife #ResearchMatters
May 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📣Join us to discover insights and practical tips to communicate research with clarity and impact, and manage the challenges presented by news pressures and policy requirements.

Register now: tinyurl.com/5b87x3se
On May 28th 12pm UTC, join @researcheracad.bsky.social for a comprehensive webinar exploring the distinct nature of research information.

Register now: researcheracademy.elsevier.com/communicatin...

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #SciComm #AcademicWriting
May 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🚨 This is the week! Our Standing Up for Science workshop takes place this Friday, and this is your final chance to apply for a free spot.

Don’t miss out! 👇
bit.ly/SufS_Norwich...
May 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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🗣️The 2025 MJA Awards are now open for entries!

We support journalism that informs, challenges, and inspires. Whether you’re an experienced journalist or an emerging voice in health reporting, we encourage you to submit your work.

🗓️Deadline: June 1, 2025
May 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Introducing our final panellist line-up for the Standing Up for Science workshop at Norwich Research Park!

#ECRs, join us for FREE on 16 May to hear from:
👉 experienced researchers
👉 a science journalist
👉 a comms specialist
👉 & a policy expert

🚨Apply now bit.ly/SufS_Norwich...
May 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🎓🔬 Researchers: Want your work to make a real-world impact?

@kylieahern.bsky.social shares some common mistakes researchers make when engaging with politicians – and how they can be avoided.
May 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM