We have partnered with Sense about Science to offer our Academy members who are early career researchers free priority places on their Voice of Young Science Programme (VoYS).
Communicating research and evidence to the public can often seem like a daunting task. Fear of backlash, dealing with polarised views and concerns about information being taken out of context can deter researchers from wanting to engage with the public discourse around science and evidence. Researchers sometimes don’t feel confident or well-equipped to deal with this challenging environment.
The VoYS programme is built on 20 years’ experience of dealing with some of the most complex issues of scientific evidence. It aims to inspire and motivate early career researchers to take responsibility for the public conversation about science, research and the research process – as well as providing training and resources.
Free priority places at in-person or online workshops
Workshops are core to the VoYS programme. You will:
- Hear from researchers further on in their career about how they took their first steps in engagement with policy, media and the public.
- Get insights from media and policy professionals on how researchers can work with these worlds effectively.
- Make peer to peer connections with researchers in other disciplines.
- Have the opportunity to discuss shared challenges and solutions with your peers.
Upcoming dates
To apply for your free place at a workshop, click on the relevant link below:
- Friday 20 March – University of Manchester (in person)
- Thursday 14 May – Norwich Research Park (in person)
- Friday 26 June – Institute of Physics, London (in person)
- Friday 11 September – UK (focus) online
- Friday 16 October – Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (in person)
- Friday 27 November – EU (focus) online
If you have any questions about the VoYS programme, please contact Programme Lead Katherine Brown.
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