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Schedule
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· Networking
Doors Open
Grab a coffee, visit the booths, network a bit or just take a stroll around and familiarise yourself with our event platform.
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· Stage
Welcome
Co-Founder Jonathan McCrea welcomes you to SCI:COM 2021

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In Conversation with Professor Chris Jackson
Professor Chris Jackson talks to broadcaster Jonathan McCrea about #blackinstem and the role of sci-comm in visibility and sustainability. Sponsored by iCRAG


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Science Communication in a Pandemic - What has it taught us?
Despite expert scientific advice, daily international coverage and a common global purpose, the pandemic continues. What do we need to do differently?




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· Expo
Virtual Booths
Visit our virtual booths and meet the community!
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· Networking
Speed Networking
Hit the Networking lobby and get connected with someone new! Exchange contacts or extend the session - it's up to you!
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· Sessions
Comedy in Science Communication
Sci-comm doesn’t have to take itself seriously to be effective. This session will explore the use of comedy and improvisation to enhance science communication.





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Neglected Issues in Science Communication: Part 1
Which subjects, spaces and communities are missing from science communication and how can we learn from them?




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Professional Learning Through European Collaboration in Science Communication
This session will demonstrate how European projects can present sci-comm professionals with new opportunities and open resources.




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Let's Go Live! - AMA with Greg Foot and Maddie Moate
Greg Foot and Maddie Moate talk about producing their hugely successful Youtube science series and the technology they use to deliver live content anywhere.



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· Networking
Networking Lunch
Grab some lunch and get networking.
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Bridging the Gap: Workshop
Alex Gerber and Eric Jensen lead a workshop aiming to bridge the gap between practitioner and science communication research.


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HIVEMIND: CAREERS
This is a livechat only session, no video or audio. Ask questions, get advice and share your experience in building a great career in sci-comm.
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HIVEMIND: Event Technology
This is a livechat only session, no video or audio. Ask questions, get advice and share your experience with Event Technologies.
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· Networking
Doors Open
Grab a coffee, visit the booths, network a bit or just take a stroll around and familiarise yourself with our event platform.
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· Stage
Day 2: Welcome
A quick look ahead to day 2 of SCI:COM 2021

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Sigh-Comm: Failures in Science Communication
From graphs with axes of evil to equations that don’t make sense, Colm and his panel of guests bring you examples of communications that made them sigh.




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The Disinformation Virus (and What Science Communicators Need to do About It)
Mark Little explains how content proliferates and lays out the challenges for disseminating quality research. Sponsored by University College Dublin


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Large scale population engagement
A look at how governments and research institutions are engaging their public en masse to shape policy




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· Expo
Virtual Booths
Visit our Expo or meet new people in the Networking lobby.
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· Networking
Speed Networking
Hit the Networking lobby and get connected with someone new! Exchange contacts or extend the session - it's up to you!
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· Sessions
Creating a Climate of Trust in Science
How can scientists and science communicators (re-)establish trust in trustworthy science in a changing media environment?





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Getting your hands on EU funding (and what you can do with it!)
This session will explain where to find available funds, best practice in applying for funding and how to efficiently run a successful new funding venture.





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Neglected Issues in Science Communication: Part 2
Which subjects, spaces and communities are missing from science communication and how can we learn from them?





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Tom Vanderbilt: Beginnings
Author and science writer Tom Vanderbilt chats to Claire O'Connell about why trying new things is good for us.


Speakers


Martin McHugh
Public Engagement Officer with SSPC

Silvija Markic
Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg


Sarah Hayes
Associate Director Academic partnerships & Public Engagement at SSPC



Sarah Davies
Department of Science and Technology Studies, University of Vienna

Booths

Science Foundation Ireland
For What's Next

Famelab
The world’s leading science communication competition

UWE Bristol
MSc Science Communication, UWE Bristol
IPHA
Improving people's health through innovative medicines

iCRAG
iCRAG Education and Public Engagement

I, Science
from Imperial College London