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Prof Clare Wilkinson
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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.
On my walk to the conference I was struck by the significance of seeing the sculpture ‘Las Sirgueras’, by artist Dora Salazar. It depicts four 'rope' girls who towed vessels and symbolises the importance of women's work and the path to equality.
May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Thank you to Edurne Gaston Estanga, Esther Sánchez García, Óscar Menéndez and Javier Pedreira (Wicho) for not only organising the event but being such wonderful hosts during my stay, and to the translator (whose name I didn't catch) for translating my talk.
May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I discussed the joys and challenges of involvement in practical gender equality work like Athena Swan, which I've shared open access here: doi.org/10.22323/2.1...
What role can Athena SWAN play in gender equality and science communication?
This essay discusses how gender-focused culture change initiatives developed for science (like Athena SWAN) might offer models for science communication. Such initiatives can seek to mobilise change a...
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May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Dr Magaret Sivapragasam very kindly let me share some initial findings from her research on make up and women science communicators, conducted as part of her MSc #SciComm @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social, which we are currently preparing for publication.
May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I spoke about work conducted at @scicommsuwe.bsky.social as part of the RETHINK project on women science communicators, available open access here: doi.org/10.22323/2.2...
Roles, incentives, training and audiences for science communication: perspectives from female science communicators
Both research and anecdote in science communication suggests that it is a field where women feel ‘at home’, with high numbers of women science communicators and students on training programmes, but wh...
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May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
@jomagellan.bsky.social you spotted this online before me 🥰 I’m looking forward to the event!
March 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations @jordancollver.bsky.social, this looks incredible, delighted for you @scicommsuwe.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
March 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We’ve located your email now and a reply will be with today.

Pls remember we are a small and busy team, and this is also my personal social media account.
February 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Our student programmes are pretty packed, but our contact details are here if you’d like to send a bit more info: www.uwe.ac.uk/research/cen...
Contact the Science Communication Unit - Science Communication Unit | UWE Bristol
Science Communication enquiries.
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January 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
😂 well spotted @choiceirregular.bsky.social I’m very much hoping that’s a typo on the publishers webpage, we certainly haven’t committed to a yr ‘2050’ edition as yet!
January 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Thank you @manchesterup.bsky.social it’s been a pleasure to work with you on the next edition ☺️ We’re having a little rest now before revisions… 🤞 not too many.
January 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM