Stempra Scotland

Stempra is a network for science communication and PR professionals. We provide professional support through training, events, and networking so that our members can discuss the current challenges and best practice in the sector. Our events, newsletter, and active discussion list are a great way for members to come together and share their knowledge and experience responsibly.

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Join us at Stempra Scotland for a day of learning and networking in the world of STEM PR and communications!

Medical School (Old Medical School), The University of Edinburgh

Stempra ScotlandJoin us at University of Edinburgh for an exciting event focused on science communication. Connect with fellow communications professionals, learn from industry experts, and enhance your skills in communicating complex scientific ideas to a wider audience. Whether you're a seasoned science communicator or just starting out, Stempra Scotland offers something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow in the beautiful setting of Edinburgh. See you there!Location: Meadows Lecture Theatre - Doorway 4, Old Medical School (next to Bristo Square), Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QZAgenda10:00-10:20 Registration and coffee10:20-10:30 Opening remarks10:30-11:30 Communicating controversial researchCertain pieces of research can be deemed controversial or sensitive. In this session, we will hear about the importance of engaging and being proactive even on the most controversial topics, and about steps taken to avoid (or embrace!) crises when communicating controversial research, aspects to consider and how to handle a crisis if it does happen.Chair: Fiona Lethbridge, Science Media CentrePanel: Elizabeth McMeekin, University of Glasgow; Catriona Kelly, University of Edinburgh; Elinor Jayne, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems11:30-12:00 Coffee break12:00-13:00 Journalist panelAsk science, health and technology journalists all your burning questions about what makes a good story, how best to pitch your stories and what topics they're interested in covering.Chair: Kate McAllister, University of EdinburghPanel: Joseph Anderson, The Scotsman; Pallab Ghosh, BBC; Zoe Kleinman, BBC, Laura Piper, STV; Lisa Summers; BBC Scotland13:00-14:00 Lunch14:00-15:30 AI tools and clinicAI is being heralded as bringing about a revolution in how we work as communicators, but what does this mean in practical teams? Ben Verinder, Chalkstream and AI comms guru, will give some examples of tools that can help in our everyday working and can provide advice on challenges that you've encountered in your work. If there is an issue you'd like discussed in detail, please feel free to submit your question in advance when registering.15:30-16:30 Refreshments and networkingWho can attend?The Stempra Scotland event is free to members of Stempra. Membership to Stempra gives you free access to all our events, which are in person and online, alerts to job the latest job vacancies in science communications and opporunities to discuss with your peers those sticky questions in your field. Membership costs £17 a year. We are currently experiecing technical difficulties with our website, but if you would like to join Stempra, please email info@stempra.org.uk to join.

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