Standing up for Science workshop – University of Manchester

Apply for a free place   here. Please note that applications will close on Friday, 28 February.

Programme

As panellists are confirmed, we will update this webpage.

Session 1: Having difficult conversations about science

To kick off the workshop, we will start with a group activity to find out where you think public conversations around science are going wrong and why. What are the difficult conversations about research and evidence you have been involved with and what made them challenging? The issues you raise in this session will be tackled through the panel discussions. 

Session 2: Researchers and engagement

A panel of researchers will share their experiences of engaging with the media and policy worlds. They will discuss why researchers should care about how evidence is used and reported on and share their advice and top tips for helping researchers work with the media and policymakers.

Session 3: What journalists and policy makers are looking for

A panel of journalists and policy professionals will explain how they approach reporting science, how evidence is used in policy and what both worlds need from scientists to work effectively.