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Hi Amelia This is a good place to start another great group to talk to is BIG. https://www.big.uk.com/ <https://www.big.uk.com/> Join the email list, consider becoming a member and look out for the networking and sills events they run. James Piercy MSc Science communicator, Trainer and Public Engagement Consultant Honorary Lecturer in science communication > On 9 Feb 2018, at 17:33, Debbie Crockard <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Hi Amelia > > Also think about becoming a STEM ambassador - lots of opportunities for developing communications skills in your own time. > > Debbie > > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/ghei36> > From: psci-com: on public engagement with science <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Joe Crossland <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 4:38:23 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Email for the List > > Hi Amelia, > > I'd second Lynda's suggestion - science publishing is an interesting career move that let's you stay within science, but out of the lab. I worked in science journals, then moved sideways into medical magazines and now work in science communication, so there are lots of possibilities once you're in. > > Other suggestions would be to set up a blog/professional social media account - write about what interests you (and it's also good writing practise). > Get involved in science stand-up/Bright Club/Science Showoff etc - that'll hone your presentation skills. > Get involved in a local science festival, sci-comm meet-up or other science/public engagement events. > > Find people doing a job you fancy and ask them - how did you get that job?! > > Good luck! > > Joe > > > From: "Williams, Lynda, Springer Healthcare" <[log in to unmask]> > To: [log in to unmask] > Sent: Friday, 9 February 2018, 16:28 > Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Email for the List > > Hi Amelia, > > If teaching isn't an option, you might like to consider working in biomedical journal publishing as a way of keeping your science brain ticking and gaining relevant experience. There's entry roles for graduates in companies like Springer Nature that might suit you? > > Best wishes, > Lynda > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>] On Behalf Of Dominic McDonald > Sent: 09 February 2018 16:20 > To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > Subject: [PSCI-COM] FW: Email for the List > > Hi Amelia > > We’ve got a couple of jobs open at the Ri (look on our website), but without some experience you’re going to be fighting an uphill battle. > > So… my advice (not just to you, but to anyone on your position, and with apologies to those who’ve heard me say this before) is to go and train to be a science teacher. You’ll be pretty well paid to get a really solid in-depth training in how to engage different audiences with the sciences, which’ll stand you on excellent stead into the future. > > And… good luck! > > Dom > > Dom McDonald > Head of Education > Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS > e: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > T: 020 7670 2966 > www.rigb.org > > > > From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>] On Behalf Of Amelia West > Sent: 09 February 2018 15:55 > To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > Subject: [PSCI-COM] Email for the List > > Please could you let me know if this is okay and I am emailing this to the right place? > > I would like to post the following: > > "Dear All, > > I have just graduated from the University of Warwick, where I achieved a high 2.1 in Biomedical Science. I am now looking to move away from the lab and into a career in science communication. > > As I'm sure you all know, the competition in London is fierce for SciComms roles, especially for a graduate like myself who doesn't yet have any specific scicomms experience. I would be so grateful to anyone who could let me know of any opportunities or positions they might be able to offer in London (preferrably paid) - I would be so happy to hear from you! I am a very hard worker with a real passion for communication and taking this up as a career. 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