Science Communication Seminar

Helen Featherstone, Elena Milani, Wilasinee Triyarat – Science Communication Unit PhDs: Where are they now?

Key Information:

Date and time
Thu 02 April 2026
12:00 - 13:00
Location
Online: Microsoft Teams
Contact
Jane Wooster science.communication@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 83919
Cost
Free
Attendance
Booking required
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Description

In this webinar, we will hear from former SCU PhD students, sharing their professional journeys in science communication.

Dr Helen Featherstone

In this session Helen will describe how she ended up doing a PhD and the professional learning she took from the experience. She will outline how her PhD has been a constant positive influence on her career since 2008 when she completed her doctoral studies.

Dr Elena Milani – Visual science communication: a PhD that won’t let go

Dr Wilasinee Triyarat – From Passion to Practice: Building a Meaningful Career in Science

Speakers

  • Event speaker, Helen Featherstone
    Helen Featherstone
    Head of Public Engagement, University of Bath
  • Event speaker, Elena Milani
    Elena Milani
    Science Communication Trainer
  • Event speaker, Wilasinee Triyarat
    Wilasinee Triyarat
    Director of Research and Academic Services Division, National Center for Public Awareness of Science, National Science Museum Thailand

Registration and tickets

  • Cost: Free
  • Attendance: Booking required
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