Scientists with better communication skills are more equipped to reach a broader audience with their research and engage with a wider network. Being able to communicate the science that you do and engage non-experts is essential to inform public opinion about science, promote engagement with science and inspire the next generation of scientists. Public engagement also helps to improve our own research and could inspire new directions in research. This short course will provide hands-on opportunities in science communication and public engagement as well as basic tools required to develop your science communication skills. There will be networking and practice sessions.No previous knowledge or experience with communicating science to the public is required.

"Scientists, whether we like it or not, have a duty to shout about our research - and not just in the echo chambers of Twitter or science conferences. Misconceptions among the general public can quickly become government policy, and vice versa, often flying in the face of evidence." Quote by Peter Bickerton https://www.earlham.ac.uk article> Public engagement and science communication: A waste of time?

Date: Saturday, November 16th 2019, Time: 9 am - 1 pm,
Address: Piston And Fusion Limited 122A Obadina St, Isheri Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Registration Fee: 5000 Naira only
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REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY 8TH NOV 2019