All Outputs (5)

Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust strand at the Latitude Festival 2015 (2015)
Report
Sardo, M., & Grand, A. (2015). Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust strand at the Latitude Festival 2015

This report details the key findings of the evaluation of a series of events sponsored by the Wellcome Trust at the 2015 Latitude Festival, which took place between 16th and 19th July. In addition, the report includes the complete evaluation kit. Th... Read More about Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust strand at the Latitude Festival 2015.

Beyond dissemination - Science communication as impact (2015)
Journal Article
Fogg-Rogers, L., Grand, A., & Sardo, M. (2015). Beyond dissemination - Science communication as impact. JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 14(3), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.14030301

The drive for impact from research projects presents a dilemma for science communication researchers and practitioners - should public engagement be regarded only as a mechanism for providing evidence of the impact of research or as itself a form of... Read More about Beyond dissemination - Science communication as impact.

Cafe scientifique (2015)
Book Chapter
Grand, A. (2015). Cafe scientifique. In R. Gunstone (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Science Education (139-140). Springer Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2150-0_290

Cafés scientifiques (also known as science cafés, particularly in the USA) are informal, accessible, gatherings in which members of the public and scientists meet to talk about issues in science and technology that affect people’s everyday lives.... Read More about Cafe scientifique.

Open science (2015)
Journal Article
Grand, A. (2015). Open science. JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 14(4),

Open science is the most recent paradigm shift in the practice of science. However, it is a practice that has emerged relatively recently and as such, its definition is constantly-shifting and evolving. This commentary describes the historical backgr... Read More about Open science.

Café sci East Africa: Talking with young people about science and technology (2015)
Journal Article
Mukhalu, B. K., & Grand, A. (2015). Café sci East Africa: Talking with young people about science and technology. Science Progress, 98(2), 189-191. https://doi.org/10.3184/003685015X14309161574830

When Café Sci started in Ugandan schools in 2009, it was rare for scientists to visit schools to talk about their research. Former students might speak at career days and the National Council for Science and Technology set up occasional school visits... Read More about Café sci East Africa: Talking with young people about science and technology.