Standing up for Science media workshop23 March 2012

Event overview

5 priority places for researchers from North West universities, please state Vitae NW Hub in your cover letter

Sense About Science will be holding a Standing up for Science media workshop at the University of Manchester on Friday 23 March.

This full day event is free and for early career researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job).

During the workshop we combine discussion about science-related controversies in media reporting with practical guidance and tips for how to deal with the media. Please find further information at http://www.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/VoYS_workshop_Manchester_23March2012.pdf.

These workshops are very popular and places are limited. To apply send a CV and cover letter explaining your reasons for applying and stating any affiliations you hold to Victoria Murphy vmurphy@senseaboutscience.org.

Sense about Science have produced several handy guides which include interviews with journalists, practical tips for standing up for science and accounts of VoYS members' experiences. To view these guides online, click here.