Outputs (14)

The rise of science comedy: Comparing shows at science and arts festivals (2019)
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Live science comedy shows have exploded in the past decade in the UK. These shows can range from stand-up comedy to musical theatre to panel shows and variety shows. However, there is very little empirical work exploring the rise in live science come... Read More about The rise of science comedy: Comparing shows at science and arts festivals.

PhD-research as a marker of science communication’s development (2016)
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PhD-research is important in many scientific domains as it represents early development of new ideas and methods. So what does a 15-year record of science communication PhD-theses (2000-2015, N=164) tell us about the development of ideas and methods... Read More about PhD-research as a marker of science communication’s development.

Research press offices as hubs of science communication: Envisioning future roles (2016)
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This panel session explores the roles, both current and potential, of press offices and science media centres in science communication. There is growing interest in the role that press offices and officers play in the way that research emerges from r... Read More about Research press offices as hubs of science communication: Envisioning future roles.

Devised performance as a tool for public engagement in acute haematological cancers (2015)
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Introduction: Dramatic representations of cancer patients play an important role in engaging the public. However, mainstream formats such as Hollywood film, risk sentimentalising the subjective experience of the patient and ‘dumbing down’ the science... Read More about Devised performance as a tool for public engagement in acute haematological cancers.

How far should we go? Public relations, mediatisation of science and science communication (2015)
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Scientists around the world are under increasing pressure to publicise their work. Whether it is funding bodies demanding ‘pathways to impact’ or institutions looking to showcase their wares, few scientists can now escape the pressure to engage with... Read More about How far should we go? Public relations, mediatisation of science and science communication.

Engaging and assessing impact: Moving forward (2011)
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The workshop aimed to explore recent methods taken to assess the impact of different approaches to public engagement, specifically focusing on public engagement through festivals and media; and to consider some problematic aspects of assessing the i... Read More about Engaging and assessing impact: Moving forward.

Stakeholders' mixed messages on climate change (2008)
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Mediating consultation: private sector consultancies engagement in Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) consultation (2008)
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Facilitating discussion about genetic testing with secondary school students (2008)
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Consultation for Air Quality Management in England. An analysis of local authority interaction with stakeholders (2008)
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Barriers and opportunities to successful local air quality management consultation in England (2007)
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Science communication: Local air quality management consultation in the UK (2006)
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Reflexive science communication: LAQM consultation in the UK (2005)
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Consultation for local air quality management in the UK: Barriers to successful science communication of local authority interaction with its stakeholders (2005)
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