Dear Laura,
Two European networks that you might be interested in:
ENSCOT - this was funded under the European Commission's Framework 5
RPAST Programme. It produced a series of science communication
modules that are available on CD on request to me.
ESConet Workshops - this follows up from ENSCOT, enlarged to 17
institutions in 12 EU countries, and is FP6 funded. In this network
we are developing a series of short Science Communication workshop
modules that cover much of what you are proposing. These are still
under development, but we hope they will be ready to roll out by the New Year.
The relevant websites are;
www.enscot.eu.com
and www.esconet.org.
I hope this is helpful,
Steve
At 10:42 08/06/2007, you wrote:
>Dear all,
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>The Science Communication Unit (formerly Graphic Science) at the
>University of the West of England is currently thinking of devising
>a 'crash course' in science communication. This would be a week long
>program providing background on theory and history of science
>communication, as well as science communication in practice (public
>engagement, exhibits, broadcasting, writing etc). It will also be a
>great networking opportunity as well as a chance to see what is
>going on in the national and international community.
>
>
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>We were hoping that this would be particularly attractive for people
>who've recently launched into the field of science communication but
>who can't make the time commitment or can't afford a year long
>Science Communication MSc. Before attempting to put this program
>together we want to find out if people think this is a good idea.
>
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>Please let me know what you think.
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>
>Thanks a lot
>
>
>
>Laura
>
>Laura Strieth
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>University of the West of England
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