Science Communication Unit, UWE Bristol
@scicommsuwe.bsky.social
The Science Communication Unit at UWE is internationally renowned for its activities, engaging the public with science and training science communicators. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/scu
It's that time of year again! Looking forward to meeting all the delegates at this year's Science Communication Masterclass at @wethecurious.bsky.social. 😊
courses.uwe.ac.uk/Z51000095/sc...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #uwescu25
@clarewilk4.bsky.social @andyridgway.bsky.social
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#scicomm #sciencecommunication #uwescu25
@clarewilk4.bsky.social @andyridgway.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It's that time of year again! Looking forward to meeting all the delegates at this year's Science Communication Masterclass at @wethecurious.bsky.social. 😊
courses.uwe.ac.uk/Z51000095/sc...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #uwescu25
@clarewilk4.bsky.social @andyridgway.bsky.social
courses.uwe.ac.uk/Z51000095/sc...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #uwescu25
@clarewilk4.bsky.social @andyridgway.bsky.social
Congratulations to Helen Whitfield-Williams who successfully defended her PhD thesis 'Understanding the role of Clinical Engineering: professional identity, workforce development and training' last week! 👏🥳
October 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations to Helen Whitfield-Williams who successfully defended her PhD thesis 'Understanding the role of Clinical Engineering: professional identity, workforce development and training' last week! 👏🥳
Congratulations to Jen Weston who successfully defended her PhD thesis 'A quantitative & qualitative study assessing spatial, social & cultural factors in nature-based citizen science engagement', (in partnership with the Natural History Consortium) last week! 🥳👏
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Congratulations to Jen Weston who successfully defended her PhD thesis 'A quantitative & qualitative study assessing spatial, social & cultural factors in nature-based citizen science engagement', (in partnership with the Natural History Consortium) last week! 🥳👏
📢 Science Communication Seminar
We're delighted to welcome former MSc student @zionlights.bsky.social to present 'Atoms, Algorithms, & Arguments: Shaping Public Opinion on Nuclear Energy' later this month!
📅Mon 27 Oct 12 - 1pm online
Registration required: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/atoms...
#scicomm
We're delighted to welcome former MSc student @zionlights.bsky.social to present 'Atoms, Algorithms, & Arguments: Shaping Public Opinion on Nuclear Energy' later this month!
📅Mon 27 Oct 12 - 1pm online
Registration required: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/atoms...
#scicomm
October 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📢 Science Communication Seminar
We're delighted to welcome former MSc student @zionlights.bsky.social to present 'Atoms, Algorithms, & Arguments: Shaping Public Opinion on Nuclear Energy' later this month!
📅Mon 27 Oct 12 - 1pm online
Registration required: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/atoms...
#scicomm
We're delighted to welcome former MSc student @zionlights.bsky.social to present 'Atoms, Algorithms, & Arguments: Shaping Public Opinion on Nuclear Energy' later this month!
📅Mon 27 Oct 12 - 1pm online
Registration required: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/atoms...
#scicomm
🆕Blog post
In the first post of the new academic year PhD student and visitor to the Science Communication Unit Ana Vasconcelos reflects on her sunny months with us!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
In the first post of the new academic year PhD student and visitor to the Science Communication Unit Ana Vasconcelos reflects on her sunny months with us!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
October 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🆕Blog post
In the first post of the new academic year PhD student and visitor to the Science Communication Unit Ana Vasconcelos reflects on her sunny months with us!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
In the first post of the new academic year PhD student and visitor to the Science Communication Unit Ana Vasconcelos reflects on her sunny months with us!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
✨2 weeks until our MSc Science Communication Online open event!
📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time
Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask qs about the course & unit.
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req)
#scicomm
📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time
Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask qs about the course & unit.
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req)
#scicomm
September 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
✨2 weeks until our MSc Science Communication Online open event!
📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time
Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask qs about the course & unit.
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req)
#scicomm
📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time
Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask qs about the course & unit.
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req)
#scicomm
📢 Creative Science Communication & Public Engagement Online CPD Course - open for applications!
Develop skills focused around embedding creativity, inclusivity & evaluation into your #scicomm or public engagement practice.
More info:
courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNS15M/cr...
Apply by 5 Dec 2025.
Develop skills focused around embedding creativity, inclusivity & evaluation into your #scicomm or public engagement practice.
More info:
courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNS15M/cr...
Apply by 5 Dec 2025.
September 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
📢 Creative Science Communication & Public Engagement Online CPD Course - open for applications!
Develop skills focused around embedding creativity, inclusivity & evaluation into your #scicomm or public engagement practice.
More info:
courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNS15M/cr...
Apply by 5 Dec 2025.
Develop skills focused around embedding creativity, inclusivity & evaluation into your #scicomm or public engagement practice.
More info:
courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNS15M/cr...
Apply by 5 Dec 2025.
✨MSc Science Communication Online open event!
📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time
Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask questions about the course & unit.
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req.)
We look forward to seeing you! #scicomm
📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time
Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask questions about the course & unit.
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req.)
We look forward to seeing you! #scicomm
September 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
✨MSc Science Communication Online open event!
📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time
Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask questions about the course & unit.
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req.)
We look forward to seeing you! #scicomm
📆Wed 5 Nov 1-2pm UK time
Join us for an overview of the MSc & Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team & ask questions about the course & unit.
www.uwe.ac.uk/events/scien... (booking req.)
We look forward to seeing you! #scicomm
📢 Places still available on our online Applied Research Skills CPD module!
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
August 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📢 Places still available on our online Applied Research Skills CPD module!
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
🆕Blog post!
Read about MSc Science Communication student Alice Thomson's experience with liquid nitrogen at Breacon Beacon High School!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication
Read about MSc Science Communication student Alice Thomson's experience with liquid nitrogen at Breacon Beacon High School!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication
August 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🆕Blog post!
Read about MSc Science Communication student Alice Thomson's experience with liquid nitrogen at Breacon Beacon High School!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication
Read about MSc Science Communication student Alice Thomson's experience with liquid nitrogen at Breacon Beacon High School!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication
📢Calling previous Science Communication Unit learners
If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagement/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!
If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagement/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!
July 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
📢Calling previous Science Communication Unit learners
If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagement/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!
If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagement/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!
🌱 Join us TODAY for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
July 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🌱 Join us TODAY for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
🌱 How can our food system restore nature?
Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
July 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🌱 How can our food system restore nature?
Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
📢 Our online Applied Research Skills CPD module is open for applications!
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
July 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
📢 Our online Applied Research Skills CPD module is open for applications!
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
📢Calling all previous Science Communication Unit learners
If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagemen,/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!
If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagemen,/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!
July 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📢Calling all previous Science Communication Unit learners
If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagemen,/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!
If you've taken Applied Research Skills, Creative Science Communication & Public Engagemen,/Connecting People, Creating Events, or Online Media Writing you may be able to accredit some of your learning against our MSc Science Communication!
📢 Our online Applied Research Skills CPD module is open for applications!
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
July 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
📢 Our online Applied Research Skills CPD module is open for applications!
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
Starting 6th October 2025, the course will introduce participants to knowledge & skills required to design, carry out & critically analyse research in #scicomm ⤵️
More Info & apply: courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNQ30M/ap...
🌱 How can our food system restore nature?
Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
July 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🌱 How can our food system restore nature?
Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
Join us for a screening of One Last Farm, One Last Chance & explore the role of sustainable farming in saving our planet.
📅 25 July 7pm
📍 Keynsham Community Space
🎟️ onelastfarmkeynsham.eventbrite.com
#onelastfarm #SaveOurWildIsles #sustainablefoodsomerset
👋Yesterday we said goodbye to visiting PhD student Guidiana Landivar Paz. It's been a great 3 months getting to know Guidiana and her work!
Guidiana is a 3rd yr PhD candidate at the Faculty of Political Science & Sociology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, specializing in #health #scicomm.
Guidiana is a 3rd yr PhD candidate at the Faculty of Political Science & Sociology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, specializing in #health #scicomm.
July 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Why take our MSc Science Communication?
▪️Unique structure to allow students to fit their studies around work & caring commitments.
▪️Taught in Bristol – home of BBC Natural History Unit, science magazine BBC Science Focus & science centre We the Curious.
▪️Study an 18-month course & 30-month course.
▪️Unique structure to allow students to fit their studies around work & caring commitments.
▪️Taught in Bristol – home of BBC Natural History Unit, science magazine BBC Science Focus & science centre We the Curious.
▪️Study an 18-month course & 30-month course.
June 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Why take our MSc Science Communication?
▪️Unique structure to allow students to fit their studies around work & caring commitments.
▪️Taught in Bristol – home of BBC Natural History Unit, science magazine BBC Science Focus & science centre We the Curious.
▪️Study an 18-month course & 30-month course.
▪️Unique structure to allow students to fit their studies around work & caring commitments.
▪️Taught in Bristol – home of BBC Natural History Unit, science magazine BBC Science Focus & science centre We the Curious.
▪️Study an 18-month course & 30-month course.
Why take our MSc Science Communication?
▪️96% of graduates work in science communication, or a related field.
▪️86%+ student satisfaction (for the last 7 years).
▪️Well-established course (running since 2003).
▪️Learn from experts with extensive science communication experience.
▪️96% of graduates work in science communication, or a related field.
▪️86%+ student satisfaction (for the last 7 years).
▪️Well-established course (running since 2003).
▪️Learn from experts with extensive science communication experience.
June 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Why take our MSc Science Communication?
▪️96% of graduates work in science communication, or a related field.
▪️86%+ student satisfaction (for the last 7 years).
▪️Well-established course (running since 2003).
▪️Learn from experts with extensive science communication experience.
▪️96% of graduates work in science communication, or a related field.
▪️86%+ student satisfaction (for the last 7 years).
▪️Well-established course (running since 2003).
▪️Learn from experts with extensive science communication experience.
MSc Science Communication online open event!
📅Mon 30 June 7-8pm UK time
Get an overview of the MSc & the Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team including Programme Leader @doc-webber.bsky.social & ask questions.
Reply or DM for link to event
#scicomm #sciencecommunication
📅Mon 30 June 7-8pm UK time
Get an overview of the MSc & the Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team including Programme Leader @doc-webber.bsky.social & ask questions.
Reply or DM for link to event
#scicomm #sciencecommunication
June 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
MSc Science Communication online open event!
📅Mon 30 June 7-8pm UK time
Get an overview of the MSc & the Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team including Programme Leader @doc-webber.bsky.social & ask questions.
Reply or DM for link to event
#scicomm #sciencecommunication
📅Mon 30 June 7-8pm UK time
Get an overview of the MSc & the Science Communication Unit, meet members of the teaching team including Programme Leader @doc-webber.bsky.social & ask questions.
Reply or DM for link to event
#scicomm #sciencecommunication
Thinking about taking our MSc Science Communication? Watch the short video below where MSc student Alice Thomson talks about why you should take the course and how it will help her career in science communication!
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement
June 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Thinking about taking our MSc Science Communication? Watch the short video below where MSc student Alice Thomson talks about why you should take the course and how it will help her career in science communication!
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement
🆕 Blog post
Read all about MRes student Stephanie Wakeman's travels to Germany as part of her project exploring sci-art collaborations.
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement #MRes #sciart #scienceart #Berlin #Stuttgart #schlosssolitude
Read all about MRes student Stephanie Wakeman's travels to Germany as part of her project exploring sci-art collaborations.
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement #MRes #sciart #scienceart #Berlin #Stuttgart #schlosssolitude
June 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🆕 Blog post
Read all about MRes student Stephanie Wakeman's travels to Germany as part of her project exploring sci-art collaborations.
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement #MRes #sciart #scienceart #Berlin #Stuttgart #schlosssolitude
Read all about MRes student Stephanie Wakeman's travels to Germany as part of her project exploring sci-art collaborations.
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement #MRes #sciart #scienceart #Berlin #Stuttgart #schlosssolitude
📢 Participants needed!
Ria Griffiths is recruiting UK-based science journalists & writers to take part in her PhD study exploring the connection between #sciencecommunication research & #sciencejournalism practice.
Scan the QR code / follow the link ⤵️ to find out more: lnkd.in/ec7FkAEt #scicomm
Ria Griffiths is recruiting UK-based science journalists & writers to take part in her PhD study exploring the connection between #sciencecommunication research & #sciencejournalism practice.
Scan the QR code / follow the link ⤵️ to find out more: lnkd.in/ec7FkAEt #scicomm
June 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
📢 Participants needed!
Ria Griffiths is recruiting UK-based science journalists & writers to take part in her PhD study exploring the connection between #sciencecommunication research & #sciencejournalism practice.
Scan the QR code / follow the link ⤵️ to find out more: lnkd.in/ec7FkAEt #scicomm
Ria Griffiths is recruiting UK-based science journalists & writers to take part in her PhD study exploring the connection between #sciencecommunication research & #sciencejournalism practice.
Scan the QR code / follow the link ⤵️ to find out more: lnkd.in/ec7FkAEt #scicomm
🆕Read our latest blog post from SCU Director @clarewilk4.bsky.social on the contributions from the SCU team at #PCST2025 @pcstnetwork.bsky.social last month - what a busy week!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicoomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicoomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement
June 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🆕Read our latest blog post from SCU Director @clarewilk4.bsky.social on the contributions from the SCU team at #PCST2025 @pcstnetwork.bsky.social last month - what a busy week!
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicoomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement
blogs.uwe.ac.uk/science-comm...
#scicoomm #sciencecommunication #publicengagement