Science communication & public engagement, Student-focused

How the course an “Introduction to Public Engagement and Science Policy” improved my public engagement practice

I just finished my first online course through the Biochemical Society, which introduced me to Public Engagement and Science Policy. I went into this course having already participated in and designed several public engagement activities, but after being suggested this course as preparation for an upcoming placement, I figured there’s always something new to learn – and wow was I right! Continue reading How the course an “Introduction to Public Engagement and Science Policy” improved my public engagement practice

Biochemical SocietyMay 26, 2020June 3, 2020Leave a comment

Science communication & public engagement, Student-focused

Getting started in Public Engagement – Lessons from the Standing Up for Science workshop

As an early career researcher (ECR), you can struggle with balancing publishable results, reading new scientific literature and keeping your supervisor happy. But you’re learning that the impact of research is not only measured by the journal in which your manuscript is published. You feel that the public sometimes misunderstands science and evidence, and you want to help change that. Continue reading Getting started in Public Engagement – Lessons from the Standing Up for Science workshop

Biochemical SocietyApril 17, 2020May 19, 2020Leave a comment

Biochemical Society, Science communication & public engagement

Celebrating 10 years of collaboration with the Royal Society of Biology

On 3 March 2020, members of the bioscience community gathered at the Science Museum in London to celebrate the Royal Society of Biology’s (RSB) 10th Anniversary. Continue reading Celebrating 10 years of collaboration with the Royal Society of Biology

Biochemical SocietyMarch 25, 2020March 26, 20201 Comment

Education & careers, Science communication & public engagement

Biochemnopoly

There is something special about understanding how life works on a molecular level. How atoms are rearranged by machines that are Angstroms across, or how the flow of single protons through a channel is needed for making the ATP we need to function. Unfortunately, for many students, they cannot enjoy the nanoscale journey because they get so focused on the formulae and reactions. Providing an immersive opportunity for play seems to be turning that around. Continue reading Biochemnopoly

Biochemical SocietyMarch 23, 2020April 15, 2020Leave a comment