At our Standing up for Science Workshops, we support ECRs to navigate the complex environment of polarisation, disinformation and information being taken out of context Our next workshop is online on 11 September apply for your FREE place here forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0UKURfyV6y

At our Standing Up for Science workshop last month, we asked our expert panellists their one key piece of advice for ECRS embarking on engagement. Swipe to see what each panellist said and sign up for our upcoming workshops on our website 📷 senseaboutscience.org/voys/

Take a look at the new #podcast from our partners @sebiology.bsky.social!

SEBiology@sebiology.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Living Biology 🎧 is here! A new SEB #Podcast from the Society for Experimental Biology (@sebiology.bsky.social) exploring the people and ideas behind experimental biology. 🚨 Launch special: 2 episodes available now Listen here: www.sebiology.org/ressources/s...

Thanks to all who attended our Standing up for Science workshop today and to our wonderful panellists. While we were upset that we could no longer host the event in person at the Institute of Physics we were delighted to see so many engaged researchers online with us today.

Applications will close this week so make sure to secure your free place!

Voice of Young Science@voiceofyoungsci.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Attend our workshop later this month to learn from media, policy and engagement experts on how to communicate your research in public debates, and meet other likeminded ECRs. Friday 26th June, 10am - 4pm Institute of Physics, London Apply for your free place now👉 bit.ly/4uK4wEX

Attend our workshop later this month to learn from media, policy and engagement experts on how to communicate your research in public debates, and meet other likeminded ECRs. Friday 26th June, 10am - 4pm Institute of Physics, London Apply for your free place now👉 bit.ly/4uK4wEX

Our most recent Standing up for Science workshop in Norwich was such a hit, we just had to share some insights from our attendees If this video resonates with you, sign up to our next workshop in London, Friday 26 June, the Institute of Physics, 10am–4pm senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...

❗️Nominations are open❗️ The 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety.org is now open for nominations! Celebrate researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes the public) didn't want to listen. Nominate or enter👇 johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com

Who will you nominate for the 2026 John Maddox Prize? The John Maddox prize recognises researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (or even the public) didn't want to listen. Nominations open 1st June 2026 With @royalsociety.org Learn more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/john-maddox-...

🧪 Today, we hosted our second Standing Up for Science Workshop of the year!

Get inspired - join Sense about Science director Tracey Brown, OBE, at EXPeditions Base Camp, an online discussion in science. Come along on May 19th · 5:30 pm (UK) for Base Camp: Science as a Calling. @expeditions.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk luma.com/tuegueaa

Join us for our next Standing up for Science workshop, to gain skills and confidence in communicating research! 📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026 ⏰ 10:00 – 16:00 📍 Norwich Research Park Apply for your place: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...

📢 Hiring: Communications Officer Join us to help champion evidence and transparency in public life. Creative, tech-savvy, and ready to make an impact? 📍 London | 💷 £30k ⏰ Deadline: 13 April, 9am More info ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/vacancies/

We're delighted you were able to join us! 😊 For information on future workshops and access to our resources, visit our website: senseaboutscience.org/voys/

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Voice of Young Science (VoYS) is our growing international community of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are inspired and motivated to take responsibility for the public conversation about science ...

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Fiona Poulter@fionapoulter.bsky.social · 6mo ago

It was great to attend the Standing up for Science Workshop today ran by and be able to learn and hear from the great panellists about engagement with the media and policy makers. Definitely recommend for anyone interested in these areas!

🧑‍🔬 Today we hosted our first Standing up for Science Workshop of the year!

Are you an Early Career Researcher who wants to build your skills and confidence to talk about your research? Join our Standing up for Science Workshop! 🗓 Friday, 20 March 2026 ⏰ 09:30 – 15:45 📍 University of Manchester Apply here: bit.ly/4b9iibH #ECR #VoYS #Workshop

Today we held our EU focused Standing Up for Science workshop. Early Career Researchers heard from our expert panellists on why its important to engage with the media, public and policymakers and how to start.

🤝Meet the first confirmed panellists for our Standing up for Science online workshop. This workshop is focused on engaging with policymakers, the media and the public in the EU. More panellists to be confirmed soon! 🌟Join us on November 28th! 📌Apply here: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...

🌟Join us for our next Standing up for Science online workshop on November 28th, focused on engaging with EU policymakers and media! 🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research 📌Apply here: senseaboutscience.org/voys/worksho...

On Friday we held our 5th Standing Up for Science workshop of the year, aiming to equip and inspire early career researchers to engage with policy and media professionals and stand up for science and evidence in public discussion.

Meet the panellists for our Standing Up for Science workshop at Edinburgh! Hear from journalists, policy experts and experienced researchers - get the practical tools you need to communicate your research confidently. Register now: senseaboutscience.org/activities/e...

Evidence Week is a great way to get your voice heard, especially as an Early Career Researcher! Submit your questions below 👇

Sense about Science@senseaboutsci.bsky.social · last yr.

Do you want to see the evidence behind AI, energy, council tax, cost of living and more? Help us raise these topics during the opening discussion with MPs, peers and national experts at #EvidenceWeek. 🗳️ Vote now! bit.ly/evidenceweek

🌟Join us for our next Standing up for Science workshop in Edinburgh at the Climate Change Institute on 10 October 2025! 🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research 📌Apply for your free spot: bit.ly/SUfS_Edinb_25

Join us for our online Research Integrity toolkit codesign workshop, in partnership with @tandfresearch.bsky.social We want you to help us review the toolkit and provide feedback on its language and accessibility! Register here ➡️https://bit.ly/3HBS3zP

"Science communication is breaking down your science to be relevant to someone". Our panellist Dr Helen O'Neill, raised a strong message on our Standing up for Science workshop today. 👏Huge thanks to all the brilliant panellists today who shared their insights and experiences

Read what our team member Camilla wrote about why uncertainty in science matters. ℹ️ You can also check out our "Talking about uncertainty in science" monthly resource for more practical tips. senseaboutscience.org/activities/t...

Talking about uncertainty in science - Sense about Science

Talking about uncertainty in science Uncertainty has become a big point of misunderstanding, even conflict, between scientists and commentators, and how the public handles uncertainty is the biggest w...

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The Elsevier Foundation@elsfoundation.bsky.social · last yr.

Uncertainty is part of discovery—not a flaw in science. Clear, honest communication about what we know (and what we don’t) builds trust and moves science forward. Explore practical ways to discuss the unknown with confidence w/ @senseaboutsci.bsky.social 👇 #TrustInScience #ScienceCommunication

Do MPs have the critical tools to assess the evidence behind policies — from women’s healthcare to council tax, from AI to energy price caps? 🗳️ Vote now – What questions do you want Parliament to answer about how they use evidence? #EvidenceWeek senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Ask Parliament

Ask Parliament Voters care about the evidence behind policy decisions. That’s why Evidence Week in Parliament opens with a Reverse Select Committee, where on Monday 3rd November 2025, the public will ...

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🔍Is there an issue where you think Parliament is not using reliable evidence to make #policy decisions #EvidenceWeek is your chance to ask MPs 🗳️📢Vote for the policy issues that matter to you with our simple form senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... #EvidenceBasedPolicy #PolicyMaking

Ask Parliament

Ask Parliament Voters care about the evidence behind policy decisions. That’s why Evidence Week in Parliament opens with a Reverse Select Committee, where on Monday 3rd November 2025, the public will ...

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From public engagement to policy impact, learn how to communicate your research with clarity and confidence. Join us on Friday, 11 July, at the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social in London for our free Standing Up for Science workshop. Apply now! bit.ly/3H7q62b

📖 “With clear, confident communication, we can convey uncertainty not as a threat to credibility but as part of what makes research reliable and trustworthy.” Read what our team member Camilla wrote about why uncertainty in science matters 👇 www.elsevier.com/connect/embr...

Embracing uncertainty: How researchers can communicate the unknown with confidence

6 steps to explaining scientific uncertainty — and why it’s not a bad thing

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