This workshop encourages Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to make their voices heard in public debates about science. ECRs will meet scientists who have engaged with the media and policy, learn from respected science communication professionals, hear from policymakers on how to inform policy, and receive support on how to talk about complex science topics.

Session 1: Your worries and concerns talking about research

In this initial group session, we will discuss where you think public conversations around science are going wrong and why. What are the difficult conversations about research and evidence you have been involved with, and what made them challenging? The issues you raise in this session will be tackled through the panel discussions.

Session 2: Researchers and engagement (panel)

A panel of researchers will share their experiences of engaging with the media and policy worlds. They will discuss why researchers should care about how evidence is used and reported on and share their advice and top tips for helping researchers work with the media and policymakers.

Session 3: What journalists and policy makers are looking for (panel)

A panel of journalists and policy professionals will explain how they approach reporting science, how evidence is used in policy and what both worlds need from scientists to work effectively.

Session 4: Support for having difficult conversations about science and research

We will share resources that we have developed specifically aimed at helping researchers have difficult conversations about science and evidence and which will respond to the issues raised in the opening discussion.

As a researcher associated with Applied Microbiology International, you have access to free priority places to attend the workshop.

This event is brought to AMI members by one of our valued partners, Sense about Science. Read more about their work and other workshops on their website.

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