The inaugural Science Communication Conference replaces the former Building
Bridges conference organised by the BA in association with Copus-The Science
Communication Partnership.
The conference takes place at the Institution of Electrical Engineers (Savoy
Place, London WC2R 0BL) on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May 2002.
The aim of the conference is to present a more inclusive look at ways of
communicating science to a variety of audiences by bringing together
practitioners and academics (social scientists and scientists) interested in
science communication.
This conference is aimed at all those with an interest in science
communication, including those working in research institutions,
universities, the media, media liaison, science centres and science museums,
science education, funding organisations and research charities.
A provisional programme is given below. Places are limited so early booking
is required. For further details and registration information see
www.the-ba.net/scc or email [log in to unmask]
Day 1, 30 May 2002
09.00 - Registration and refreshments
Chair: Professor Helen Haste Department of Psychology, University of Bath
10.00 - Welcome and opening remarks
10.10 - Keynote address: Engaging in dialogue with NGOs
Geraldine Schofield Head of Regulatory Affairs Foods Research, Unilever
10.50 - Discussion
11.15 - Refreshments
11.45 - Session 1: Dialogue in practice
Diana Garnham Chief Executive, Association of Medical Research Charities
Dr Graham Farmelo Director, Dana Centre, Science Museum
Dr Steve Rayner Director, Science and Society Programme, Economic and
Social Research Council
12.15 - Discussion
13.00 - Lunch
Chair: Dr Jon Turney Department of Science and Technology Studies,
University College London
14.15 - Session 2: Issue-specific communication
Sir Peter Williams Chairman, Engineering and Technology Board
Dr Mark Matfield Executive Director, RDS-Understanding Animal Research in
Medicine
Lord Melchett Policy Director, The Soil Association, environmental
consultant and former Executive Director, Greenpeace UK
Speaker to be confirmed
14.45 - Discussion
15.30 - Refreshments
16.00 - Session 3: E-Democracy-the way forward for dialogue?
Speakers to be confirmed
16.20 - Discussion
17.00 - End day 1
18.00 to 19.30 - Drinks reception
Benjamin Franklin Room, Royal Society of Arts, 8 John Adam Street London
WC2N 6EZ
Day 2, 31 May 2002
09.00 - Registration and refreshments
Chair: Sir Richard Brook Director, Leverhulme Trust
09.30 - Opening remarks
09.45 - Session 4: Communicating research
Professor Julia Goodfellow Chief Executive, Biotechnology and Biological
Sciences Research Council
Professor Michael Worton Arts and Humanities Research Board member and Vice-
Provost at University College London
Peter Dunn Press Officer, University of Warwick
10.15 - Discussion
11.00 - Refreshments
Chair: Juliet Upton Chair of the Science, Technology, Engineering and
Medicine Public Relations Association (STEMPRA)
11.30 - Session 5: When to engage in dialogue?
Caroline Hurren Head of Consultation and Education, The Wellcome Trust
Professor Jacquie Burgess Department of Geography, University College London
Dr Kate Millar Centre for Applied Bioethics, School of Biosciences,
University of Nottingham
12.00 - Discussion
12.45 - Closing remarks
Professor Colin Blakemore Chairman, The BA
13.00 - Lunch
End day 2
Nicholas Hillier
Science Communication Officer
The BA
23 Savile Row
London W1S 2EZ
Tel: 020 7973 3064 Fax: 020 7973 3063
www.the-ba.net <http://www.the-ba.net>
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