Overview
Whether it's running engaging events that showcase research, working with schools, writing about science for the public or promoting research through social media, there's a training course that will provide the skills required. We aim for those who attend our courses to leave us with creative science communication ideas and the confidence required to take the next steps. We have courses suitable for those new to science communication as well as those looking to develop their skills further and learn new ideas from the contemporary field.
Key Features
Pick from a wide-selection of three hour sessions covering relevant topics for contemporary science communication and public engagement. Create your own bespoke Science Communication Building Blocks programme at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England), or select from a series of perfect pairings designed to fit into one day of training.
Perfect pairings and example programmes:
Looking for a one-day training event for your team? Why not pair:
- Developing creative science communication projects + Creative evaluation techniques
- Using social media to communicate science + Science writing for researchers plus many more combinations.
Looking for a two-day training event for science centre staff? Why not include:
- Developing creative science communication projects
- Telling your story
- Inclusion in science communication
- Creative evaluation.
Looking for a two-day training event for university researchers? Why not include:
- Developing creative science communication projects
- Telling your story
- Inclusion in science communication
- Creative evaluation.
Programme Structure
We offer three levels of content:
- No prior experience of science communication.
- Some previous experience of science communication.
- Previous experience of science communication and actively working in the field.
Available sessions (all are three hours in duration):
- Getting started in science communication
- Working with schools
- Science communication: A potted history
- Telling your story
- Inclusion in Science Communication
- Science writing for researchers
- Research Methods
- Quality in Science Communication
- Developing creative science communication projects
- Boost your science writing skills
- Getting to know on and offline audiences - insights for science communication
- Developing creative evaluation techniques
- Science Podcasting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
In order to apply for any of these training sessions and for a quotation, please complete the online booking form.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Communication Studies View 43 other Short Courses in Communication Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants will need to be comfortable reading, listening and writing in English.
Our team of trainers can be very busy. When enquiring about potential building blocks training session/s, please indicate the following:
- if you have a preferred date/time of year for delivery
- an approximate number of participants
- the sessions you would like included
- if you are looking for online or in-person delivery
Technological requirements
- If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents800 GBP / full≈ 800 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents800 GBP / full≈ 800 GBP / full
Additional Details
Based on number of delegates:
- UWE/online:3hr - £800 or £1,100
- At your Organisation (UK):3hr - £900 or £1,350
- At your Organisation (Overseas):3hr - £1,100 or £1,650
Living costs
Bristol
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.