Report on the Working Practices, Motivations and Challenges of those Engaged in Science Communication

Ridgway, Andy; Milani, Elena; Weitkamp, Emma; Wilkinson, Clare

Abstract

The working practices of those engaged in the communication of science to non-expert audiences has important implications for the relationship between science and society. The research presented here explores these working practices and the motivations that underpin them across a wide range of science communicators in Europe. As such, it provides an insight into the nature of contemporary science communication and those who are involved with it.

• Report Type: Research Report
• Acceptance Date: Jun 10, 2020
• Deposit Date: Jun 11, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 12, 2020
• Keywords: science communication, press officer, journalist, journalism, digital communication, working practices, motivations
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6017685
• Additional Information: This report is Deliverable D1.2 of the European Commission-funded project RETHINK.