Sense About Science media workshop - free places and travel grants

The Society is pleased to offer Scientist-in-Training, Clinician-in-Training and Associate Members the opportunity to apply for one of five free places on the Sense About Science Workshop to be held at the British Institute of Radiology, London on 19 June 2009. In addition, Society travel grants of up to £200 are available. Receipt of one of these grants will not affect a member’s eligibility to apply for other grants in a 12 month period.

Sense about Science's media workshops are for post-grads, post docs, or equivalent in their first job, who are passionate about science and want to communicate research to a wider audience. They combine discussion about science-related controversies in media reporting with practical guidance to help younger scientists make a greater contribution to public debates. Areas covered in the workshops include:

Science in the media: A discussion on the changing image and role of science and scientists in the public domain; A series of case studies are presented and the scientists on the panel explain what has gone wrong and indicate lessons from their media experiences.

What journalists are looking for: A panel of journalists explain how they approach stories and balance the need for news and entertainment with reporting science.

Taking a realistic approach to science reporting: How scientific news is communicated, typical difficulties, and areas of misunderstanding; Practical guidance on how to make your voice heard in debates about science.

For further information and details on how to apply, please click on the links below or contact the Society at: [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 1 June 2009.

How to apply

Sense About Science website