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UK
Sense About Science will be holding a Standing up for Science media workshop in London (The Physiological Society) on Friday 13th 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. Confirmed speakers include Dr Tom Crick, Senior Lecturer in Computing Science, Cardiff Metropolitan University; Professor Steve Keevil, MRI Consultant, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and King’s College London. Please find further information at
These workshops are very popular and places are limited. To apply send a CV and cover letter explaining your reasons for applying to Victoria Murphy vmurphy@senseaboutscience.org. The Beltane Public Engagement Network partners this workshop and holds some priority places.
If the price of travel would prevent you from attending, Beltane may be able to reimburse you for basic costs incurred. Please email info@beltanenetwork.org to discuss this.
Closing date for applications is Friday 30th May 2014.
