Science communication beyond journal publications
“Science not shared is science lost.”
Date: 18-20 Feb 2025
Venue: UVRI
Organiser: KEMRI
Target audience: Early career researchers (early postdocs), PhD and MSc students
Introduction
The workshop aimed to support participants in developing creative science communication projects. The idea was to help participants build science communication ideas informed by and grounded in the key concepts, theories and current trends in science communication space. The workshop included creative sessions to allow participants to reflect on what they had learned while enabling them to reflect on creative aspects of science communication ideas. At the end of the workshop, participants were expected to effectively and widely communicate their work (science) to diverse audiences and improve the traction and impact of their work.
The workshop covered topics such as introduction to science engagement, science communication and the media, social media for science communication, digital media for science communication, developing a science communication plan and strategy, innovative science communication tools, and infusing storytelling as a tool for science communication. It also gave an overview of science communication for policy engagement.
