This session will give researchers an introduction into the work of the Science Media Centre.

The Science Media Centre is an independent press office that works to ensure that the public and policymakers have access to evidence-based scientific information through the media when science hits the headlines in the UK media.

The Science Media Centre’s ultimate goal is to facilitate more scientists to engage with the media.

This session is especially aimed at researchers working in areas that are controversial and receive a lot of media coverage.

Presenter: Led by Science Media Centre (Name TBC)

Refreshments: Tea/Coffee will be provided.

The following elements of the Making an Impact 2019 Framework are relevant to this session:

Impact Clusters: Making an Impact beyond Academia

Knowledge and Skills Axis: Public and community engagement

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) attributes developed during this session are relevant to the following sub-domains: Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities: A3; Personal Effectiveness: B3; Engagement, Influence and Impact: D3

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Controversial research: working with the Science Media Centre