Us south-western folk have much to be proud of. From Cornwall’s glistening beaches and Dartmoor’s breathtaking expanses, through to Bristol’s thriving cultural scene and the gastronomic joys that are Somerset scrumpy and Cheddar cheese (cave-aged and extra-mature, naturally).
And then, of course, we have our industrious science communication sector.
We at the Science Communication Unit (SCU) believe the time is ripe to celebrate the south-west’s diverse science communication expertise. Thus, we are bringing together science communicators from across the region (and beyond) at the first ever Sci Comm South West conference, which takes place on 21st June 2019 at UWE Bristol.
What can we, as a collective, do to foster a brighter future for the research and practice of science communication… and for society? How does our regional hub fit within the global picture of science communication, and local, on-the-ground action?
These are some of the questions addressed by the day’s innovative mix of interactive workshops and presentations delivered by an eclectic set of science communicators from organisations including the Eden Project, We the Curious and the Met Office.
And just as science communication is not limited to the south-west, nor are our guests. We are very excited to welcome Carla Almeida from Rio de Janeiro as our keynote speaker. Carla will be sharing her experiences of how the Museum of Life, an interactive science centre, has engaged with local, socially vulnerable communities – to shape the identity of the museum itself.
The event has another important goal: to catalyse a network of science communicators from the south-west. What might a SciCommSW network look like? Come take part in discussions to help shape this new network for the region and ensure it best serves the needs of its members.
We are planning a warm and welcoming day, which provides ample opportunity to learn, have fun and meet fellow science communicators. For further information, the programme (draft) and to register please go to our conference page.
We look forward to seeing you there!
You can also follow developments at @SciCommsUWE #scicommsw19