Frank Nuijens
@franknu.com
Head of Communications @ASTRONnl | owner FrankNu Kenniscommunicatie | #scicomm | Executive communications professional specialised in science communication | Vice-chair of PAERI | 🫶
“I think it’s important to make it clear to people that they are also affected by these attacks on science, and that their health and jobs may be in danger too.”
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#scicomm #science
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#scicomm #science
Science in the USA: “It’s not a battle, but a war”
Science is under attack in the USA – but two non-profit organisations are fighting back. Scientist and co-founder Samantha Goldstein explains why dialogue with and support from the public are crucial ...
www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de
June 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“I think it’s important to make it clear to people that they are also affected by these attacks on science, and that their health and jobs may be in danger too.”
www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/science-in-t...
#scicomm #science
www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/science-in-t...
#scicomm #science
The recommendations from this article contain no surprises, but it’s useful to see them validated. #scicomm
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Evaluating Video-based Science Communications Practices: A Systematic Review
Despite the rising popularity of video-based platforms, systematic guidelines for developing effective video-based science communication remain scarce. Training scientists in these skills is vital for...
jcom.sissa.it
May 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The recommendations from this article contain no surprises, but it’s useful to see them validated. #scicomm
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While this list is intended for journalists, these resources are useful for anyone who wants to critically evaluate what they read or find online.
20 Helpful Verification Tools for Journalists | Beyond Bylines
As we near April Fool’s Day and its potential wave of misleading content, we're rounding up a few verification tools that journalists should bookmark.
mediablog.prnewswire.com
April 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
While this list is intended for journalists, these resources are useful for anyone who wants to critically evaluate what they read or find online.
The most important goals for #scicomm according to citizens are:
* Promoting trust
* Enthusing adolescents
* Promoting the use of science by society
Citizens view university researchers and communication officers as the most suitable actors for science communication 💪🏻
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
* Promoting trust
* Enthusing adolescents
* Promoting the use of science by society
Citizens view university researchers and communication officers as the most suitable actors for science communication 💪🏻
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Citizens' perspectives on science communication
The evolving landscape of science communication highlights a shift from traditional dissemination to participatory engagement. This study explores Dutch citizens' perspectives on science communication...
jcom.sissa.it
March 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The most important goals for #scicomm according to citizens are:
* Promoting trust
* Enthusing adolescents
* Promoting the use of science by society
Citizens view university researchers and communication officers as the most suitable actors for science communication 💪🏻
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
* Promoting trust
* Enthusing adolescents
* Promoting the use of science by society
Citizens view university researchers and communication officers as the most suitable actors for science communication 💪🏻
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
"In academia, we reward communicating science in the most obtuse, inaccessible, jargon-filled way. While this earns people tenure, it does nothing for society or to welcome people into the tent." - Amy Sharma
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#scicomm #inclusivity
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#scicomm #inclusivity
Become a More Inclusive and Effective Science Communicator
Advice and insights from sci-comm professionals on how to effectively deliver your message.
www.nyas.org
March 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"In academia, we reward communicating science in the most obtuse, inaccessible, jargon-filled way. While this earns people tenure, it does nothing for society or to welcome people into the tent." - Amy Sharma
www.nyas.org/ideas-insigh...
#scicomm #inclusivity
www.nyas.org/ideas-insigh...
#scicomm #inclusivity
"Commercial platforms and social media companies are designed to maximise switching costs in order to retain users. Reflecting on the rise of Bluesky, Mark Carrigan warns the same market dynamics could ensnare academic Bluesky users."
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Bluesky will trap academics in the same way Twitter/X did
Commercial platforms and social media companies are designed to maximise switching costs in order to retain users. Reflecting on the rise of Bluesky, Mark Carrigan warns the same market dynamics co…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
March 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Commercial platforms and social media companies are designed to maximise switching costs in order to retain users. Reflecting on the rise of Bluesky, Mark Carrigan warns the same market dynamics could ensnare academic Bluesky users."
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
“This is a five-alarm fire. I want to have a job as a career scientist—research is my passion. If we don’t take a minute to pause our science and to stand up for what we believe in and try to push for policy change, that’s not going to be there.”
www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...
‘Stand Up for Science’ Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research
Amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on government scientists and science funding, researchers are arranging rallies to “Stand Up for Science” in Washington, D.C., and nationwide on March 7
www.scientificamerican.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“This is a five-alarm fire. I want to have a job as a career scientist—research is my passion. If we don’t take a minute to pause our science and to stand up for what we believe in and try to push for policy change, that’s not going to be there.”
www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...
“The IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) is commonplace in academic writing. While it may make research writing more efficient the format ultimately constrains creativity and may even shape the kinds of studies researchers choose to undertake.”
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If we want better academic writing, we should rethink IMRaD
The IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) is commonplace in academic writing in the social sciences. Øyunn Syrstad Høydal argues that while it may make research writing more eff…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
February 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“The IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) is commonplace in academic writing. While it may make research writing more efficient the format ultimately constrains creativity and may even shape the kinds of studies researchers choose to undertake.”
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
"The overall positive attitude towards science and technology is reassuring. [...] At the same time, we need to respond to citizens' expectations for a more equitable distribution of the benefits of science and technology."
#scicomm
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Do Europeans trust science? New survey says “yes, but”
A large majority of Europeans believe in the benefits of science, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey on “European citizens’ knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology”. They want...
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
February 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"The overall positive attitude towards science and technology is reassuring. [...] At the same time, we need to respond to citizens' expectations for a more equitable distribution of the benefits of science and technology."
#scicomm
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#scicomm
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“Bloomfield's approach provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of science communication in an era where many people are swayed more by personal connection than credibility or facts.”
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Bridging the gap between scientists and the public: “Science v. Story”
Emma Frances Bloomfield's “Science v. Story: Narrative Strategies for Science Communicators”, presents ways to improve science communication in the face of declining public trust. Bloomfield's w...
jcom.sissa.it
February 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“Bloomfield's approach provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of science communication in an era where many people are swayed more by personal connection than credibility or facts.”
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
#scicomm
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#scicomm
“Videos, podcasts, infographics, visualisations, blog posts and other creative activities have become a commonplace in knowledge mobilisation, but where and how they are hosted is often an afterthought.”
#scicomm
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#scicomm
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The Perfect Host – Why archiving research communication outputs is key to long term impact
In recent years there has been an increased focus on how research papers and supplemental data can be preserved openly. Andy Tattersall, Liz Such, Joe Langley and Fiona Marshall argue equal attenti…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“Videos, podcasts, infographics, visualisations, blog posts and other creative activities have become a commonplace in knowledge mobilisation, but where and how they are hosted is often an afterthought.”
#scicomm
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#scicomm
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Insights from study on public trust in science by @colognaviktoria.bsky.social et al:
• Genuine dialogue between scientists and public can foster trust
• Address concerns of skeptical groups
• Measure trust multidimensionally
• Tailor messages to different audiences
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
• Genuine dialogue between scientists and public can foster trust
• Address concerns of skeptical groups
• Measure trust multidimensionally
• Tailor messages to different audiences
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries - Nature Human Behaviour
What is the state of trust in scientists around the world? To answer this question, the authors surveyed 71,922 respondents in 68 countries and found that trust in scientists is moderately high.
www.nature.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Insights from study on public trust in science by @colognaviktoria.bsky.social et al:
• Genuine dialogue between scientists and public can foster trust
• Address concerns of skeptical groups
• Measure trust multidimensionally
• Tailor messages to different audiences
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
• Genuine dialogue between scientists and public can foster trust
• Address concerns of skeptical groups
• Measure trust multidimensionally
• Tailor messages to different audiences
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Are #misinformation interventions different or fundamentally the same?
Are misinformation interventions different or fundamentally the same?
The growing field of misinformation research has spawned numerous conflicting interventions aimed at minimising its impact. Ozan Kuru argues that by taking a critical perspective on these intervent…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Are #misinformation interventions different or fundamentally the same?
“By empowering professional comedians to embed new research-informed climate change material into their regular sets, we argue that our approach can amplify the reach of climate communication activities, and in turn provide new forums […].”
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Climate change is (NOT) funny: insights from a climate change comedy event
In recent years there has been an increasing call for new modes of climate change communication. These calls have gone beyond classic consensus-building and fact-sharing to addressing affective ...
jcom.sissa.it
January 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“By empowering professional comedians to embed new research-informed climate change material into their regular sets, we argue that our approach can amplify the reach of climate communication activities, and in turn provide new forums […].”
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jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
These highlights from the lovely collection of essays from @swifterature.bsky.social’s English Literature (Taylor’s Version) class show the many (sometimes surprising) disguises of #misogyny in our society. Worth a read.
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On being, and not being, The Man: modern-day vindications of gender rights
As preparation for one of our seminars in English Literature (Taylor’s Version) — in which we look at connections between writing, gender, and power, focusing on Taylor Swift’s ‘T…
swifterature.com
January 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
These highlights from the lovely collection of essays from @swifterature.bsky.social’s English Literature (Taylor’s Version) class show the many (sometimes surprising) disguises of #misogyny in our society. Worth a read.
swifterature.com/2025/01/04/o...
swifterature.com/2025/01/04/o...