Consultation for Air Quality Management in England. An analysis of local authority interaction with stakeholders
(2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Emma Weitkamp's Outputs (72)
Making sense scientific claims in advertising. A study of scientifically aware consumers (2008)
Journal Article
Evidence that science is becoming increasingly embedded in culture comes from the proliferation of discourses of ethical consumption, sustainability, and environmental awareness. Al Gore's recent award, along with UN's Inter-governmental Panel on Cli... Read More about Making sense scientific claims in advertising. A study of scientifically aware consumers.
The chemedian brings laughter to the chemistry classroom (2007)
Journal Article
"The Chemedian and the Crazy Football Match" is a comic strip developed by the authors to bring humour to aspects of the UK primary science curriculum. The comic strip was tested in six English primary school classes (years 3-5; ages 7-10); over 150... Read More about The chemedian brings laughter to the chemistry classroom.
Barriers and opportunities to successful local air quality management consultation in England (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Science communication: Local air quality management consultation in the UK (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
A conceptual model of the role of complex science in local authority consultations about air quality management (2006)
Journal Article
There exists a clear imperative across the EU and within the UK towards the enhanced integration of community knowledge in environmental and health decision-making processes. The underlying social force that underpins this dynamic is the drive for a... Read More about A conceptual model of the role of complex science in local authority consultations about air quality management.
Reflexive science communication: LAQM consultation in the UK (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Consultation for local air quality management in the UK: Barriers to successful science communication of local authority interaction with its stakeholders (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
British newspapers priviledge health and medicine topics over other science news (2003)
Journal Article
This study examines coverage of science, health and medicine in five UK national newspapers: three broadsheets, a mid-sheet and a tabloid. The content analysis is compared with a quantitative survey of members of the Association of British Science Wr... Read More about British newspapers priviledge health and medicine topics over other science news.
Genetic testing in a drama and discussion workshop: exploring knowledge construction
Journal Article
In this pilot project, drama was used to situate genetic testing in a social and cultural context – that of the family. The drama was used to stimulate discussion about social issues relating to genetic testing, such as who has the right to know the... Read More about Genetic testing in a drama and discussion workshop: exploring knowledge construction.