Reaching out to society: how academies can maximise the impact of their public engagement#

Academies have a vital role to play in increasing the public’s awareness and understanding of science and of science advice.

This interactive SAM (Scientific Advice Mechanism) workshop will outline the purpose of public engagement, highlight some of the latest trends and methods, and is an opportunity for you to share knowledge and practice with peers across Europe.

The event is hosted by Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub with participation of the Academia Europaea Budapest Knowledge Hub.

Programme#

10:00 Welcome
Ole Petersen MAE, Academic Director of the Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub

10:05 Purpose and format of workshop
Toby Wardman, SAPEA head of communications

10:10 Keynote
Overview of topic, trends and methods
David Budtz Petersen, professor of science and science communication

10:30 Examples of practice
Do’s and don’ts of science communication, with examples from SAPEA
Wendy Sadler, founder and director, Science Made Simple

acatech Horizons and podcast
Dr Sandra Fendl, scientific policy advisor, acatech

Meet a researcher
Kim Krappala, doctoral researcher, University of Turku

Katalin Solomoysi, chair of the Young Academy of Europe
Science and society: public outreach in a broader sense

11:20 Breakout sessions
Identifying good practice in science communication and public engagement, the challenges and how to address them

12:00 Report back

12:30 Wrap up and close