Science Communication Unit (SCU)

Have you heard of Learning Lab placements? They are placements are offered to students studying a MSc Science Communication with UWE Bristol’s Science Communication Unit. They are a great way to gain industry experience and network with some fantastic organizations. My name is Laura Thomas, and I am a recent postgraduate student who studied Science … Continue reading "MSc Science Communication – Learning Lab placements"

Many people in the science communication field have an educational background in natural sciences (in my case biology), and subsequently found a passion for science communication. I had my insight during the time I was working in a botanic garden. I had begun to do guided tours, outreach, and public engagement activities, when I realised … Continue reading "From biology to science communication"

We live in an era when more and more of the science we watch and read appears online and there have been growing problems with misinformation and the polarisation of views. It is also a relatively small proportion of the public, in some countries, who engage with science and are involved with discussions and debates … Continue reading "Introducing COALESCE – the project creating a European Competence Centre for Science Communication"

Like most people I spend a lot of time in my home; on average we spend 80% of our time in our homes, much more than they spend in any other environment.  This makes our homes very important for our health but, despite this importance, relatively little is known about air pollution in the home.  … Continue reading "Homes under the microscope: pilot phase"

Students on the Science on Air and on Screen module in the 21/22 academic year made a 7 minute film to fit in a magazine programme like The One Show or Countryfile. Students were given free reign to choose, research, storyboard and film their sequence before heading to the post-production house Films@59 in Bristol to … Continue reading "Science on Air and on Screen 2022"

Policy briefs exploring the impact of COVID-19 on people and the planet have been published by researchers from UWE Bristol’s Science Communication Unit. During the global pandemic, children’s lives were changed by both the presence of the virus and measures put in place to control it e.g., closure of schools and play spaces, move to … Continue reading "Driving policy around the COVID-19 pandemic"

By Dr Margarida Sardo  Homes Under the Microscope (HOMEs) is a multidisciplinary project that brings scientists, participants and the textile industry together to develop a new way to measure microplastics in the home. It is a collaboration between the University of West England, the University of Leeds and the University of Edinburgh. The researchers involved … Continue reading "Homes under the Microscope: A citizen-led project to investigate airborne microplastics in the home"

by Mic Palmer A Youth Climate Café that took place in St Marks Church in Easton in April 2022 invited young people across Bristol to come and share in climate discussions and activities.  It was organised by UWE Bristol researchers, community members and charitable groups in Easton. Audience engagement activities on the day included an immersive … Continue reading "What we can learn from Easton – 3 indicators of community climate action"