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Schwerpunkt Wissenschaftskommunikation International

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18. Juli 2023 von Lea Neubauer

Das war der Schwerpunkt Wissenschaftskommunikation International

Braucht es ein globales Zentrum für Wissenschaftskommunikation? Welche Perspektiven gibt es im Globalen Süden auf das Feld – und welche Hürden zu überwinden? Ein Überblick über die Themen, die im Schwerpunkt Wissenschaftskommunikation International wichtig waren.

18. Juli 2023 von Sabrina Schröder

“The language diversity in India presents a complex challenge”

The „Superheroes against Superbugs“ project aims to raise awareness of the urgent global health threat posed by microorganisms that are resistant to the effects of antimicrobial drugs. Project leader Sarah Iqbal talks about why the problem is particularly urgent in India and how science communication in India has developed over the last five years.

6. Juli 2023 von Inga Dreyer

“It’s not just about science, it’s about the values”

Why do we need Indigenous science communication? Using Nigeria as an example, Temilade Sesan and Ayodele Ibiyemi explain where Western-style science communication reaches its limits and why it is important to refocus the attention on Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

4. Juli 2023 von Anna Henschel

A shared European effort for excellent science communication

There is a new kid on the block in the European science communication community. The COALESCE project consortium obtained funding from the European Commission to establish cooperative relationships all throughout Europe. Jason Pridmore, the project coordinator, shares his vision for the next steps.

30. Juni 2023 von Anna Henschel

“A lot of my colleagues from Turkey have to censor themselves.”

Gülay Türkmen, sociologist at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center, has had many academic homes. Here she reflects on the scientific communities she experienced in Turkey, the US and Germany, communicating in different languages and her strategy to address sensitive issues.

23. Juni 2023 von Anna Henschel

Unlocking the Potential of Global Science Communication

Is a global center going to revolutionize science communication? An interview with science communication experts Jenni Metcalfe and Toss Gascoigne, who emphasize the importance of diverse cultures, knowledge systems, and inclusive approaches.

19. Juni 2023 von Claudia Aguirre Rios , Sergio de Régules Gastbeitrag

World of Colliding Visions

How does science communication in Latin America look like? Claudia Aguirre Ríos and Sergio de Régules highlight context-specific challenges, historical milestones, and scientific legacy in their guest article.

14. Juni 2023 von Ciara Cotter Gastbeitrag

Creating Our Future – A national conversation on research in Ireland

How can the public get involved in science? Creating our Future called on people in Ireland to submit ideas for science in 2021. Ciara Cotter of the Science Foundation Ireland reports on the results and themes that emerged from the nationwide survey.

5. Juni 2023 von Anna Henschel

“Academic freedom is only in retreat if we retreat”

From the displacement of Ukrainian researchers due to the Russian war, the exclusion of women and girls from the Afghan education system and the silencing of dissenting scholarly voices in Turkey and Syria – the news is full of the violent targeting of academic communities. But there are also more subtle threats at play. Robert […]

2. Juni 2023 von Michael Wingens

„Man sollte nicht für sich beanspruchen, alles besser zu wissen“

Am Deutschen Institut für Japanstudien (DIJ) in Tokyo wird zum modernen Japan geforscht. Wie das Institut seine Wissenschaftskommunikation ausbauen will und was Deutschland und Japan voneinander lernen können, erklärt der Wissenschaftskommunikator des Instituts, Torsten Weber, im Interview.

30. Mai 2023 von Anna Henschel

“Often people communicate despite rather than thanks to the current policy.”

The Dutch Minister for Education, Culture and Science Robbert Dijkgraaf announced a new science communication centre in May 2022. Ionica Smeets and Alex Verkade, the coordinators of the new national centre, recently presented their action plan to the minister. We spoke with Ionica Smeets about the challenges they faced, the data they collected and their […]

26. Mai 2023 von Inga Dreyer

„In the Arab world, people believe in science“

What are the main issues, challenges and debates in the field of science communication in the Arab world? Are there any differences compared to Western countries? Mohamed Elsonbaty Ramadan, co-founder of the Arab Forum of Science Media and Communication and vice president of the PCST Network, provides an overview of current issues and discussions.

12. Mai 2023 von Sabrina Schröder

„After the workshop the children are proud to speak more than one language“

For ten years, Native Scientists has aimed to break down barriers to science and give migrant children equal opportunities. Joana Moscoso, co-founder and director, talks about the value of language, the feeling of „giving something back“ and her plans for further professionalization.

24. April 2023 von Sabrina Schröder

“There are some specific ingredients that make it a successful project”

The Conversation aims to provide independent, research-based news to the public, written by experts with the support of journalists. An interview with Damian Thompson about the global development of the project over the last ten years and why it is so important to them to reach out to young people in particular.

5. April 2023 von Inga Dreyer

„Science is not always the solution“

What does science communication look like in Australia? Joan Leach talks about the historical development of the field, professional practice, research, challenging issues, the role of indigenous knowledge – and why she thinks it is often nonsense to talk about trust in science.

22. März 2023 von Sabrina Schröder

Lernplattform QUEST Toolkit

Wie gelingt effektive Wissenschaftskommunikation? Dieser Frage widmeten sich Experten*innen der Wissenschaftskommunikation im von der europäischen Union geförderten Projekt QUEST. Sie entwickelten ein umfangreiches Toolkit, das Wissenschaftskommunikator*innen, Journalist*innen und Forschenden viel Unterstützung bei ihrer täglichen Arbeit bieten soll.

Fragen und Anregungen

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