Communicating with society about science and its benefits is more important than ever. This is why projects funded under Horizon 2020, the current EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, are asked to engage in communicating science to audiences beyond just their peers.
- innovation | research policy
- Manchester,, United Kingdom
- Élőben követhető
Program
- 24 júl. 2016,
08:00 AM - 08:15 AM BSTOpen desk & Coffee
registration and coffee - 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM BST
Welcome and introduction
Video from Commissioner Moedas - 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM BST
What is Science Communication?
- Rhonda Smith, Minerva Communication, UK
- 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM BST
The European Commission’s perspective
Horizon 2020 – why communication matters from day one and how the European Commission uses project results- Alexandra Ruete and Agata Stasiak, Communication Officers, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation
- 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM BST
Science Communication from journalists' and big science organisations' perspective - Panel discussion
Speakers will explain what makes a good news story from their perspective and what it takes to get them interested. The session will be followed by a moderated panel discussion and "Questions and Answers".- Specialised media: David Shukman, BBC Science Editor and Pallab Ghosh, BBC Science Correspondent, video message now on-line
- General Media: Derrick Williams, freelance journalist for Deutsche Welle
- Social Media: Dr Kevin Mitchell, Trinity College Dublin
- Science museum: Dr Johannes-Geert Hagmann, Deutsches Museum, Munich
Moderator: Rhonda Smith, Minerva Communication, UK
- 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM BST
Coffee break
- 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM BST
Audience participation "Elevator pitch"
A couple of pre-selected Horizon 2020 projects will get a few minutes each to ‘pitch’ their project to the panel. The aim is to raise the interest of the panel so that they would "take" or "leave" the project for their communication activities. Panellists will give a short reply to each of the pitches.- Pitchers: Pre-selected Horizon 2020 projects present at the event (please flag if you are interested during registration).
- Panel: Dr Johannes-Geert Hagmann, Deutsches Museum, Munich, Dr Kevin Mitchell, Trinity College Dublin, Derrick Williams, Deutsche Welle
Moderator: Rhonda Smith, Minerva Communication, UK
- 11:05 AM - 11:50 AM BST
Best practice from EU-funded research projects
Speakers will present from the project point of view why communication is important as well as their own good and bad experience in communicating science.- Dr Tasos Kounoudes, Projects LYNCEUS and LYNCEUS2MARKET
- Dr Shane Bergin, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, Project: SIRG
- 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM BST
Wrap up
- 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM BST
Networking lunch
Networking lunch will allow for more in-depth discussions with the speakers and with other event participants.
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- Town Hall Manchester,Town Hall Manchester,, Lancashire M60 2LA,, Manchester,, United Kingdom
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Background
Communication is not necessarily the primary concern of scientists and some ambiguity persists among project coordinators around communication, dissemination and exploitation. This is why we are holding this event on Science Communication which will focus on effective science communication techniques to produce a "win-win" situation for researchers and media as well as other science communicators.
During the event, aimed at Horizon 2020 coordinators, invited experts will explain their views on science communication and particularly why they believe that communication is beneficial for researchers, the do’s and don’ts in communication and how to work together, with a particular focus on the experts explaining their perspective and what kind of news they are interested in, as well showcasing projects successful in their communication activities.
This event will take place just before the official start of Euro-Science Open Forum (ESOF).
Objectives
The main focus will be on highlighting the benefits of science communication and better understanding the interests of different communication multipliers such as for example the European Commission, journalists, and big organisations promoting science to the general public.
During the event, invited experts will explain their views on science communication and particularly why they believe communication is beneficial for researchers, the do’s and don’ts in communication and how to work together.
Target audience
Horizon 2020 projects (coordinator or other project representative)
As space is limited, one representative per project only please.