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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · 20h

Our next STEMPRA Lunch & Learn is on Thurs 6 Nov, 12:30–13:30!

Looking at ways to improve science writing skills beyond (while still including) the classic press release. It'll be led by Lisa Boucher (Comms Manager for Nature, @springernature.com).

Register 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...

Stempra Lunch and Learn — Science Writing Workshop - Stempra

Our next Stempra Lunch & Learn masterclass sessions has been set, run by one of our very own Stempra members, Lisa Boucher. Providing insight into the different writing opportunities about your organi...

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · 23d

There are still a few spots left for our next Stempra Lunch & Learn!

📌 Using LinkedIn for Comms
🗓 Thursday 25 September
🕧 12:30–1:30pm (on Zoom)

We'll be covering:
- Content strategy
- Post do’s & don’ts
- Algorithm hacks
- Latest LinkedIn trends

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Stempra Lunch and Learn — Using LinkedIn for Comms - Stempra

The first of our ‘Stempra Lunch & Learn’ masterclass will kick off with a session focused on ‘Using LinkedIn for Comms’ run by Sasha Arms.

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · 29d

New on Stempra! Freelance Communications Consultant
@anneliesewriter.bsky.social explains why clear academic writing matters and how researchers could help make complex science accessible!

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Promoting clear writing in academia: why readability matters - Stempra

Freelance Communications Consultant Anneliese Levy shares tips on enhancing clarity in technical writing and why it matters.

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Aug 29

Spectacular response so far to our Buddy Scheme - thanks to everyone who’s joined!

Still thinking it over? Don't wait too long, our sign up form closes next Friday (5 Sept). Whether you’re a mentor or mentee, fill in the form, get matched, and start connecting!

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Buddy Scheme - Stempra

We’re delighted to open up 2025's Buddy Scheme to a new round of recruitment for mentors and mentees! Sign up here.Applications to the scheme end 5 September.

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Aug 28

We’re back with a new Stempra Lunch & Learn! These free online lunchtime sessions are open to all members.

This one, run by Sasha Arms on Thursday 25 Sept at 12:30, focuses on ‘Using LinkedIn for Comms’. 📢🤝

Click below to find out more and register!

stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...

Stempra Lunch and Learn — Using LinkedIn for Comms - Stempra

The first of our ‘Stempra Lunch & Learn’ masterclass will kick off with a session focused on ‘Using LinkedIn for Comms’ run by Sasha Arms.

stempra.org.uk

stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yesterday we met up with friends from @absw.bsky.social + @mja-uk.bsky.social and it was all about:
👋 Saying hi to old friends
🤝 Meeting great new people
🗣 Chatting STEM, stories + summer!

Thanks to everyone who came along - you made it such a enjoyable event 💫

A lively gathering of people chatting and mingling in a warmly lit pub. The pub features large windows, vintage hanging lights, and a cosy atmosphere.

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Aug 20

There's a few spaces left for the Stempra’s Summer Social, tomorrow from 18:30, Alwyne Castle, Islington. Use the link below to meet friends from across the industry!

Bring ideas for future joint events, thoughts on SciComm working, and your top summer song! 🎵

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Stempra Summer Social 2025 - Stempra

When: 21 August, 6.30pm

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Aug 12

AI is pushing energy and emissions higher, fast. For us in comms, our job is to share clear, balanced climate facts - minus the hype. More in the blog!

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Climate impact of AI: a lack of consensus and the challenge for communications - Stempra

The environmental costs of building and running AI models are coming into sharper focus. Yet it’s unclear whether AI’s impact on the environment outweighs the benefits it brings. in this blog we discu...

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Aug 6

We’re delighted to open our Buddy Scheme to a new round of recruitment for mentors and mentees!

Our buddy scheme exists to help members help each other, providing a constructive environment for career discussion, support and progression.

Find out more about here 👇
stempra.org.uk/membership/b...

Buddy Scheme - Stempra

We’re delighted to open up 2025's Buddy Scheme to a new round of recruitment for mentors and mentees! Sign up here.Applications to the scheme end 5 September.

stempra.org.uk

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Jul 18

🌞It’s back! Stempra’s Summer Social 2025 is open for registration. Meet friends from ABSW, MJA and us for drinks and nibbles at Alwyne Castle, Islington, Thurs 21 Aug, 6:30pm.

Bring ideas for future joint events, thoughts on SciComm working, and your top summer song!

stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...

Stempra Summer Social 2025 - Stempra

When: 21 August, 6.30pm

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Jul 4

It's live! Our blog recapping the recent Stempra Lunch and Learn: Science Communications and the Media Landscape in Asia is up. Dive into insights from experts in China, India, and Japan, and discover practical tips for working with Asian news media. 📰

Click below 👇
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Science communication across Asia: a kaleidoscope of styles - Stempra

Discover practical tips from Stempra’s recent Lunch and Learn, as our blog captures expert advice for navigating science media in Asia from leading voices in China, India, and Japan.

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Jun 19

Ever wonder how science is shared in Asia’s media?
Sign up for our Lunch and Learn with @eurekalert.bsky.social! on 25 June (12:00–13:00 BST). Hear from Prof Fuji Nagami, Ranjini Raghunath, and Xi Chen, chaired by Brian Lin.

More info, registration, and a blog by Prof Nagami 👇
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Stempra Lunch and Learn — Science communications and the media landscape in Asia - Stempra

Stempra’s Lunch and Learn returns for 2025! During the summer, we will be organising several online lunchtime sessions in partnership with EurekAlert! — our

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Jun 11

Stempra’s Lunch and Learn returns this summer in partnership with @eurekalert.bsky.social! The session highlights scicomm and media landscapes in Asia, offering tips and new perspectives on how comms works worldwide. 🌏

Sign up below for Wed, 25 June 12:00–13:00 BST

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Stempra Lunch and Learn — Science communications and the media landscape in Asia - Stempra

Stempra’s Lunch and Learn returns for 2025! During the summer, we will be organising several online lunchtime sessions in partnership with EurekAlert! — our

tinyurl.com

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 7

Special shout out to the dream team that was the Stempra POTD organising committee and the Stempra committee for this fabulous day (and for engaging with the props so photogenically...)

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 7

It's likely most of us are still digesting everything we learned at Stempra's Press Officer Training Day yesterday - so we'll keep this update quick and cheerful. We partnered with KMGS Photography to immortalise the day, and the photos are IN ✨

Happy Friday, and happy faces at #POTD2025

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thank you to our lovely panelists: Frances Beves (former Director of Comms, NIHR), Laura Peters (associate director of External Relations and Media, Alzheimer's Society) and Phil Groves (Head of Communications Response Team, NHS England), and chair Arjun Sanganee (Senior Press Officer, RCS England)

stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 6

But, at the same time, we have our finger on the pulse of human nature and science/research in a way that can let us be the cannary in a coal mine - and spot the possible risk before it becomes an issue.

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 6

We wrap #POTD2025 up with a session on crisis communication, and the lasting impression that comms people should be the calm in the storm in a crisis. 🧵

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thanks to Dan Slee for the invaluable lessons - and session was brilliantly chaired by Ed Day (SMC)

stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 6

#POTD2025 session on social media, planning and evaluating success, taught us a lot - like:

1. You don't have to be on every platform
2. Social media now isn't what it was in 2010 (get with the times!)
3. The successful formula is 80% storytelling posts, 20% calls to action (and skip links!)

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Ella @ellamaisie.bsky.social · Mar 6

Today I had the pleasure of attending the Stempra Press Officer Training Day ✍🏼

We were joined by some amazing experts who spoke about social media, spokespeople & a meet the journalists panel.

A huge well done to the STEMPRA team for organising another brilliant year 🌟

@stempra.bsky.social

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 6

But wait! There's more?! #POTD2025

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 6

#POTD2025 is entering its Afternoon Era. Meanwhile, here are some highlights of the day so far!

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ArjOnBarge @arjonbarge.bsky.social · Mar 6

Our Stempra Press Officer Training Day is on! I've already learnt a great deal but I am biased - having helped organise it with the fantastic people at @stempra.bsky.social! #scicomm

Panellists giving advice on working with and preparing spokespeople

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stempra.bsky.social @stempra.bsky.social · Mar 6

We'll make it easy for you - keep an eye out for the photo corner! #POTD2025

Ruth Francis @roobina.bsky.social · Mar 6

If you're at #potd2025 do grab yourselves a photo in the break! We look forward to seeing your happy faces! @stempra.bsky.social

A woman and a man pose in a photo frame for Stempra press officer training day 2025

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