Reaching out to Society: How Academies Can Maximise the Impact of Their Public Engagement
A Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) Online Workshop
Academies have a vital role to play in increasing the public’s awareness and understanding of science and of science advice. This interactive workshop will outline the purpose of public engagement, highlight some of the latest trends and methods, and is an opportunity for you to share knowledge and practice with peers across Europe.
10:00 Welcome
- Ole Petersen, academic director of the Academia Europaea Cardiff hub
10:05 Purpose and format of workshop
- Toby Wardman, SAPEA head of communications
10:10 Keynote
Overview of topic, trends and methods
- David Budtz Petersen, professor of science and science communication
10:30 Examples of practice
Do’s and don’ts of science communication, with examples from SAPEA
- Wendy Sadler, founder and director, Science Made Simple
acatech Horizons and podcast
- Dr Sandra Fendl, scientific policy advisor, acatech
Meet a researcher
- Kim Krappala, doctoral researcher, University of Turku
Science and society: public outreach in a broader sense
- Katalin Solomoysi, chair of the Young Academy of Europe
11:20 Breakout sessions
Identifying good practice in science communication and public engagement, the challenges and how to address them
12:00 Report back
12:30 Wrap up and close
SAVE THE DATE
12 July 2024
10:00 – 12:30 (CET)
TYPE OF EVENT
Online event
Open to the public, registration required
ORGANISERS
CONTACT PERSON
Dr Céline Tschirhart
Scientific Policy Officer
tschirhart@allea.org
