Communication is central to what makes us human. We spend most of our day communicating – speaking, writing, explaining, teaching, texting, arguing and so on. Yet academic experts – scientists in particular – often struggle to communicate effectively beyond their own circles.
Join Dr Joanna Bagniewska, co-author of The Communicating Scientist: A Practical Handbook (Springer Nature, 2025) as she explores what makes communication work and why it matters, with Dr Tom Crawford. This talk offers practical insights into how experts can engage with wider audiences, bridging gaps in understanding and building trust.
This free event marks the launch of The Communicating Scientist: A Practical Handbook and will be followed by a book signing and drinks reception.
About our speakers
Dr Joanna Bagniewska is a Departmental Lecturer in Environmental Science and the Co-Director of the Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques at Oxford Lifelong Learning; she is also a Departmental Lecturer in the Graduate School. Her interests centre on zoology, teaching and science communication, and her career encompasses all three. She is the author of The Modern Bestiary (Wildfire, 2022), co-author of The Communicating Scientist: A Practical Handbook (Springer Nature, 2025), and a contributor to the children’s book Life: The Wild Wonders of Biodiversity (Thames&Hudson, 2025).
Dr Tom Crawford is the Public Engagement Lead at the University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education and Fellow by Special Election at St Edmund Hall, Cambridge University where he teaches mathematics to undergraduate students.
