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Also, Science has issued an expression of concern for a highly publicized study looking into whether conversations with AI chatbots could convince conspiracy theorists to abandon their beliefs (on retraction watch).
Leslye Davis on the Power of Visual Storytelling
See this infographic and story from Scientific American - See how academic freedom is changing around the world
How does the public really feel about AI? UK science centres and museums work together to strengthen public trust and engagement with artificial intelligence.
From the EU Science-media Hub ‘Covering AI: behind the curtain of hype and doom – interview with Svea Eckert’
Climate News Tracker - Climate News Tracker and Kantar survey finds strong engagement with climate journalism, but concerns that current coverage is not fully meeting audience needs.
Christian Elliot discusses the (long) process of fact checking for a story in National Geographic.
I covered a response to these proposals in the USA last week and what it might mean for science communication, but here’s a full story from STAT - I’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking rule. The potential impact also covered in a blog post on LSE ‘it would also reshape how publicly funded research is communicated and shared across borders, with consequences far beyond the United States.’
Book Review: Histories in the wind: a long overdue book about science communication across Ibero-America
A study of 120 journalists across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia finds forestry all but absent from African science reporting (despite the area having 15% of the worlds forests).
On CBC ‘Medical misinformation on Tylenol in pregnancy spreads faster than safety studies’
WATCH: EU panel on regulation on AI and omplications for media, journalism and disinformation
CALL FOR PAPERS: special issue of the Journal of Science Communication (JCOM) focused on the theme: “Reimagining Antimicrobial Resistance Communication and Engagement: Strategies, Stories, and Social Change”.
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Comedy Camp | How To Use Humor to Communicate Science (USA based)
UNESCO ‘Science Communication Training for Young Professionals and Early-Career Researchers’, to be held on 13-14 October 2026 at the ICTP Campus in Trieste, Italy.
The World Conference of Science Journalists 2027 (WCSJ 2027) - taking place in London - call for papers is now live.
Join the EU Science Media Hub Summer School - AI and the future of journalism: Balancing innovation and responsibility
I get a bit of help from AI for this part of the newsletter and prompt it to include a short summary of the research articles to help out readers.
‘Staying in Conversation: Review of Research on the Science Views of Evangelicals and Effective Ways to Respond’ (Perspectives on Science & Christian Faith, 2026) — Reviews research on evangelical attitudes towards science and explores evidence-based approaches for engaging constructively with faith communities. The paper argues that effective science communication depends on trust-building, dialogue, and understanding the cultural contexts that shape scientific views.
‘Factors Associated with Perceptions of Science Communication in Latin America During the COVID-19 Pandemic’ (Frontiers in Public Health, 2026) — Examines how adults across Latin America perceived science communication during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies demographic and social factors associated with more positive perceptions. The findings highlight the importance of accessible, trustworthy communication in maintaining public engagement with science during health crises.
‘Scientific Knowledge, Public Trust and the Risks of Expert Communication on Social Platforms: A Theoretical Reflection Emerging from Two Case Studies in the Medical Field’ (Human Evolution, 2026) — Uses case studies from COVID-19 debates and medical science popularisation to explore how social media can amplify both scientific expertise and misinformation. The authors discuss the challenges experts face in maintaining credibility and public trust while communicating in highly polarised online environments.
I can’t fit all entries into the weekly newsletter so I prioritise new entries. If you are a paid subscriber, you can access the full diary listings at any time via the button. You can also see what is coming up this week or so, for free, via the button below.
Science communication remote coworking still happen weekly if you are looking for a virtual community!
VIRTUAL TRAINING 23 JUNE: How to Integrate Citizen Engagement in Your R&I Projects (14:00 - 16:00 CET)
VIRTUAL TRAINING 25 JUNE: Ethical Open science in practice: How to engage communities responsibly
VIRTUAL TRAINING 9 JULY: How to deal with ethical aspects in Open Responsible Research and Innovation activities (14:00 - 16:00 CET)
POLAND CONFERENCE 7-10 JULY 2026: 11th Living Knowledge Conference happening in Gdańsk, “Research and Solidarity“
UK CONFERENCE 15 JULY 2026: BIG EVENT 2026 [York]
USA CONFERENCE 18 - 21 JULY: MATRIX × IMAGINARY2026 - Maths Outreach Conference [New York]
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 18 JULY: Visual SciComm Conference Virtual
WEBINAR 21 JULY: Webinar - From compliance to conversation: Public engagement in data governance
USA 24-27 AUGUST: Medicine in the Media Workshop
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 16 - 18 SEPT: No Coast SciComm 2026
UK CONFERENCE 22 SEPT: PEDRI Forum - One-day national event focused on building a culture of meaningful public involvement and engagement (PIE) in data and statistics [London]
ITALY CONFERENCE 28-29 SEPT: INSTIL - cItizeN Science engagemenT based on Ict soLutions
GERMANY 5-6 OCT : Symposium at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin Building Knowledge Together: Citizen Science, Communication, and Trust“ - call open now [Berlin]
GERMANY CONFERENCE 14-16 Oct : European Conference of Science Journalism (ECSJ2026) [Hannover]
UK CONFERENCE 14- 15 Oct: ASDC Conference 2026: Who cares about science? - The Association for Science and Discovery Centres [Techniquest, Cardiff Bay, Wales]
JAPAN CONFERENCE 20 - 21 Oct: Japan SciComm Forum: 8th conference of Japan SciCom Forum [Nagoya]
VIRTUAL COURSE 30 OCT:Popular Science Writing Course - Virtual
JAPAN/HYBRID CONFERENCE 2-6 NOV: Innovative Research and Techniques in Astronomy Communication [Tokyo]
UK TRAINING COURSE 9-11 NOV: Three-day Science Filmmaking course Folly Farm near Bristol.
Looking for a SCICOMM INTERNSHIP or FELLOWSHIP? Follow the link to see a list of opportunities that often run on a yearly cycle. These are always available for free for everyone - as are entry-level and paid PhD positions.
UK: Keele University is looking for a Public Partnership Administrator £25,422 to £26,707 pro rata [Keele]
UK: University of Exeter is looking for a Graduate Communications Coordinator £28,029 [Exeter, Hybrid]
UK: The University of Manchester is looking for an Engagement Assistant £29,588 to £32,080 [Manchester]
USA: Florida Gulf Coast University is looking for a Digital Communication & Outreach Student Intern Salary not stated [Fort Myers, FL]
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