Dear Psci-commers,
Please see below an invitation to our free Prestige Lecture, book your place early to avoid disappointment!
West Midlands Branch | British Science Association | Prestige Lecture
Monday 21st October 2013
Prof Iain Stewart, University of Plymouth presents:
50 shades of grey
Geologists are increasingly being encouraged to present their work to the wider public, and even to advocate more directly its policy dimensions. Yet how can we do that when, for most people, geology is about 'stones' and stones are 'boring'?
This talk will explore how geoscientists can access the public and policy-makers in a myriad of ways, ditching 'geo-facts' for 'geo-culture' and switching from traditional communication methods to new alternative media.
Iain is Professor of Geosciences Communication at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science & Environment), Plymouth University. In addition to his academic publications, Iain has also regularly appeared on national television and radio, e.g. Volcano Live, BBC2, July 2012. You can read more about Iain on Plymouth University website or on Wikipedia. Keep up to date with Iain via his personal blog or follow him on his twitter account @Profiainstewart.
Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Venue: Thinktank Theatre, Level 2, Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham
Tickets & Booking: This is a FREE event, booking available via Eventbrite here: http://bit.ly/19H5JON
Twitter: @WestMidScience
Facebook / westmidlandsscience
Blog: westmidlandsscienceblog.wordpress.com
Hope to see you there!
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