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Considering freelance or hybrid roles in science comms?

Experts are ready to answer your questions. Catch the event online, "Freelancing in communications: tips and tricks," on Wed 19 Nov, 12:00–13:00. Hear from experienced pros and get advice!

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Freelancing in communications: tips and tricks - Stempra
Have you considered going freelance at some point in your career? Hear from three speakers who have made the jump in communications.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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It’s back! 🙌 Join us for Stempra’s end-of-year science quiz on Thu 4 Dec, 18:30 at the Alwyne Castle, Farringdon. Drinks, nibbles, prizes & festive fun to round off 2025 🎉

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Stempra end of year party
It's that time of year again... for the Stempra end of year party!!
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October 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Reminder for our short-noticed-but-still-interesting-and-should-attend-event with EurekAlert!

It's this Wed, 29 Oct, 13:00–14:00 (GMT). There will be insights from @eurekalert.bsky.social’s 2025 journalist + PIO surveys with Jennifer Holshue.

Register👇
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EurekAlert! member survey results - Stempra
We're hosting special event with EurekAlert! – our lead professional development partner – presenting data from their latest surveys, which many Stempra members participated in.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Reminder for our next Stempra Lunch and Learn!

Join @springernature.com's Lisa Boucher, to explore creative ways to write about your work and engage different audiences.

📅 Thu 6 Nov, 12:30–13:30

Register 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/events/stempra-lunch-and-learn-science-writing-workshop/
Stempra Lunch and Learn — Science Writing Workshop - Stempra
Our next Stempra Lunch & Learn masterclass sessions has been set, run by one of our very own Stempra members, Lisa Boucher. Providing insight into the different writing opportunities about your organi...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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University of Glasgow’s Kasia Kokowska shares how to handle commsplainers - and maybe even learn from them.

Full blog here 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Have you ever been commsplained to? - Stempra
Kasia Kokowska, Glasgow Changing Futures Communications Specialist at the University of Glasgow, explores commsplaining and shares her tips on turning commsplainers’ enthusiasm to your advantage.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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What do journalists want in a science release — and how can PIOs get the most from EurekAlert!?

Join us soon on Wed 29 Oct, 13:00–14:00 (GMT) for insights from @eurekalert.bsky.social’s 2025 journalist + PIO surveys with Jennifer Holshue.

Registration 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
EurekAlert! member survey results - Stempra
We're hosting special event with EurekAlert! – our lead professional development partner – presenting data from their latest surveys, which many Stempra
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October 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Our next STEMPRA Lunch & Learn is on Thurs 6 Nov, 12:30–13:30!

Looking at ways to improve science writing skills beyond (while still including) the classic press release. It'll be led by Lisa Boucher (Comms Manager for Nature, @springernature.com).

Register 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Stempra Lunch and Learn — Science Writing Workshop - Stempra
Our next Stempra Lunch & Learn masterclass sessions has been set, run by one of our very own Stempra members, Lisa Boucher. Providing insight into the different writing opportunities about your organi...
stempra.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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There are still a few spots left for our next Stempra Lunch & Learn!

📌 Using LinkedIn for Comms
🗓 Thursday 25 September
🕧 12:30–1:30pm (on Zoom)

We'll be covering:
- Content strategy
- Post do’s & don’ts
- Algorithm hacks
- Latest LinkedIn trends

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Stempra Lunch and Learn — Using LinkedIn for Comms - Stempra
The first of our ‘Stempra Lunch & Learn’ masterclass will kick off with a session focused on ‘Using LinkedIn for Comms’ run by Sasha Arms.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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New on Stempra! Freelance Communications Consultant
@anneliesewriter.bsky.social explains why clear academic writing matters and how researchers could help make complex science accessible!

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Promoting clear writing in academia: why readability matters - Stempra
Freelance Communications Consultant Anneliese Levy shares tips on enhancing clarity in technical writing and why it matters.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Spectacular response so far to our Buddy Scheme - thanks to everyone who’s joined!

Still thinking it over? Don't wait too long, our sign up form closes next Friday (5 Sept). Whether you’re a mentor or mentee, fill in the form, get matched, and start connecting!

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Buddy Scheme - Stempra
We’re delighted to open up 2025's Buddy Scheme to a new round of recruitment for mentors and mentees! Sign up here.Applications to the scheme end 5 September.
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August 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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We’re back with a new Stempra Lunch & Learn! These free online lunchtime sessions are open to all members.

This one, run by Sasha Arms on Thursday 25 Sept at 12:30, focuses on ‘Using LinkedIn for Comms’. 📢🤝

Click below to find out more and register!

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Stempra Lunch and Learn — Using LinkedIn for Comms - Stempra
The first of our ‘Stempra Lunch & Learn’ masterclass will kick off with a session focused on ‘Using LinkedIn for Comms’ run by Sasha Arms.
stempra.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Yesterday we met up with friends from @absw.bsky.social + @mja-uk.bsky.social and it was all about:
👋 Saying hi to old friends
🤝 Meeting great new people
🗣 Chatting STEM, stories + summer!

Thanks to everyone who came along - you made it such a enjoyable event 💫
A lively gathering of people chatting and mingling in a warmly lit pub. The pub features large windows, vintage hanging lights, and a cosy atmosphere.
August 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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There's a few spaces left for the Stempra’s Summer Social, tomorrow from 18:30, Alwyne Castle, Islington. Use the link below to meet friends from across the industry!

Bring ideas for future joint events, thoughts on SciComm working, and your top summer song! 🎵

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Stempra Summer Social 2025 - Stempra
When: 21 August, 6.30pm
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August 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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AI is pushing energy and emissions higher, fast. For us in comms, our job is to share clear, balanced climate facts - minus the hype. More in the blog!

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Climate impact of AI: a lack of consensus and the challenge for communications - Stempra
The environmental costs of building and running AI models are coming into sharper focus. Yet it’s unclear whether AI’s impact on the environment outweighs the benefits it brings. in this blog we discu...
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August 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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We’re delighted to open our Buddy Scheme to a new round of recruitment for mentors and mentees!

Our buddy scheme exists to help members help each other, providing a constructive environment for career discussion, support and progression.

Find out more about here 👇
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Buddy Scheme - Stempra
We’re delighted to open up 2025's Buddy Scheme to a new round of recruitment for mentors and mentees! Sign up here.Applications to the scheme end 5 September.
stempra.org.uk
August 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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🌞It’s back! Stempra’s Summer Social 2025 is open for registration. Meet friends from ABSW, MJA and us for drinks and nibbles at Alwyne Castle, Islington, Thurs 21 Aug, 6:30pm.

Bring ideas for future joint events, thoughts on SciComm working, and your top summer song!

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Stempra Summer Social 2025 - Stempra
When: 21 August, 6.30pm
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July 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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It's live! Our blog recapping the recent Stempra Lunch and Learn: Science Communications and the Media Landscape in Asia is up. Dive into insights from experts in China, India, and Japan, and discover practical tips for working with Asian news media. 📰

Click below 👇
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Science communication across Asia: a kaleidoscope of styles - Stempra
Discover practical tips from Stempra’s recent Lunch and Learn, as our blog captures expert advice for navigating science media in Asia from leading voices in China, India, and Japan.
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July 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Ever wonder how science is shared in Asia’s media?
Sign up for our Lunch and Learn with @eurekalert.bsky.social! on 25 June (12:00–13:00 BST). Hear from Prof Fuji Nagami, Ranjini Raghunath, and Xi Chen, chaired by Brian Lin.

More info, registration, and a blog by Prof Nagami 👇
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Stempra Lunch and Learn — Science communications and the media landscape in Asia - Stempra
Stempra’s Lunch and Learn returns for 2025! During the summer, we will be organising several online lunchtime sessions in partnership with EurekAlert! — our
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June 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Stempra’s Lunch and Learn returns this summer in partnership with @eurekalert.bsky.social! The session highlights scicomm and media landscapes in Asia, offering tips and new perspectives on how comms works worldwide. 🌏

Sign up below for Wed, 25 June 12:00–13:00 BST

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Stempra Lunch and Learn — Science communications and the media landscape in Asia - Stempra
Stempra’s Lunch and Learn returns for 2025! During the summer, we will be organising several online lunchtime sessions in partnership with EurekAlert! — our
tinyurl.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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It's likely most of us are still digesting everything we learned at Stempra's Press Officer Training Day yesterday - so we'll keep this update quick and cheerful. We partnered with KMGS Photography to immortalise the day, and the photos are IN ✨

Happy Friday, and happy faces at #POTD2025
March 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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We wrap #POTD2025 up with a session on crisis communication, and the lasting impression that comms people should be the calm in the storm in a crisis. 🧵
March 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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#POTD2025 session on social media, planning and evaluating success, taught us a lot - like:

1. You don't have to be on every platform
2. Social media now isn't what it was in 2010 (get with the times!)
3. The successful formula is 80% storytelling posts, 20% calls to action (and skip links!)
March 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Today I had the pleasure of attending the Stempra Press Officer Training Day ✍🏼

We were joined by some amazing experts who spoke about social media, spokespeople & a meet the journalists panel.

A huge well done to the STEMPRA team for organising another brilliant year 🌟

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March 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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#POTD2025 is entering its Afternoon Era. Meanwhile, here are some highlights of the day so far!
March 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Our Stempra Press Officer Training Day is on! I've already learnt a great deal but I am biased - having helped organise it with the fantastic people at @stempra.bsky.social! #scicomm
Panellists giving advice on working with and preparing spokespeople
March 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM