5 learnings from science communication during Covid-19

If you missed being a part of ‘Communicating science in a crisis’ – our curated Indo-Swiss panel discussion on the impact of Covid-19 on science communication held on March 24th, 2021, here are 5 key learnings that can come in handy with your scientific communication practice! 1. Fact-based communication ‘Clear and fact-based communication creates trust, […]

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“We need resilient structures to support good science communication.”

Mike Schäfer is a communication scientist and sociologist, and a professor of science communication at the Institute for Communication Studies and Media Research at the University of Zurich (IKMZ). He is also the director of the Competence Center for University and Science Research (CHESS), President of the AGORA Commission of the Swiss National Science Foundation […]

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“Science communication is not just a wartime activity.”

Subhra Priyadarshini is an award-winning science journalist and currently the Editor of Nature Publishing Group’s India portal. She has been keenly following the evolving science, research and innovation climate in Asia through the last couple of decades. Priyadarshini has been a journalist in the mainstream Indian media for over a dozen years. She chose to […]

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“Scientists often feel they have to censor themselves.”

Julia Marcus is a public health researcher at Harvard Medical School. She comments on public health communication about Covid, and how to craft the most effective messages in these confusing times. An expert on HIV prevention policies and a proponent of harm reduction, she takes a strong stance against shaming and moralistic discourses. Unknown to […]

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