In Focus: Science Communication
“You don’t really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother”. This quote is attributed to Albert Einstein and should be the motto of all professional science communicators.
Science communication should be part of a scientist's everyday life as communicating with society about science and its benefits is more important than ever. Scientists give talks, write papers and proposals, communicate with a variety of audiences, and educate others. Thus, to be successful scientists must learn how to communicate effectively. In other words, to be a successful scientist, they must be effective communicators and able to transmit their message clearly and concisely so that it is understood by an engaged audience. We might conclude that today, effective communicators can be considered better scientists.
As far as we are concerned, the first step we invite you to take is to share your research ideas, results, calls and events with the broad WBC-RTI.INFO community. Do not miss the opportunity to see your information published at our platform and distributed to more than 11.000 stakeholders. Contact us at office@wbc-rti.info or submit your contribution directly through our website. Thank you in advance!
News
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The Science is Wonderful! exhibition is live!
From 22 to 24 September, you will be able to talk to researchers, visit their booths and participate to an array of live activities.
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Clean Air For All – a lesson on key air pollutants
This past winter will be remembered by unprecedented levels of air pollution in almost the entire Western Balkan region. Information provided by official institutions was in contradiction with measurements...
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[Event Announcement] Science is Wonderful! 2020
The online science exhibition will take place online between 22 and 24 September 2020 and is part of the European Research & Innovation Days.
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Events
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Networking Western Balkans R&I community towards success (WBC-RTI Roadshow at ESOF 2020)
Two virtual sessions are being organised by the International Service Facility on behalf of the EC DG R&I at ESOF 2020, to inform and promote the strong potential of the Western Balkans' R&I capacities...
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The online science exhibition will take place online between 22 and 24 September 2020 and is part of the European Research & Innovation Days.
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European Research and Innovation Days
European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and citizens to debate and shape the future of research...
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Organisations
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Centre for Southeast European Studies (CSEES)
The Centre for Southeast European Studies was set up in November 2008 following the establishment of Southeastern Europe as a strategic priority at the University of Graz in 2000. The Centre is an interdisciplinary...
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European Association of Science Editors (EASE)
The European Association of Science Editors (EASE) is an international community of individuals and associations from diverse backgrounds, linguistic traditions and professional experience in science ...
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Euroscience was founded in 1997 by members of Europe's research community to: provide an open forum for debate on science and technology and research policies in Europe strengthen the ...
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Calls
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The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme
French Institutes for Advanced Study is an international mobility fellowship programme offering high-level scientific residencies in the four IAS of Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Montpellier.
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Apply for : Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament
We are looking for the 6 best applicants from the WB6 National Parliaments, who want to shape the regional and European collaboration by using their knowledge and enthusiasm in applying the best practices...
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Share your opinion on the future of research and innovation and the European Research Area
The European Research Area (ERA) aims to strengthen the coordination, quality and impact of the research and innovation ecosystem in the EU and in Member States. The communication will therefore aim to...
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Documents
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Understanding how progress in science is connected to technological development is crucial to get a better handle of the drivers and policy levers that can foster science-based innovation in a rapidly...
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The WBC-RTI Roadshow - meet us at ESOF 2020 (flyer and video)
Two virtual sessions are being organised by the International Service Facility on behalf of the EC DG R&I at ESOF 2020, to inform and promote the strong potential of the Western Balkans' R&I capacities...
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Policy Brief on Science Communication
SiS.net has compiled and published a new policy brief which is focused on Science Communication. This is the 5th policy brief in a series of documents that all focus on the different dimensions of Responsible...
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Links
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EurekAlert! is an online, global news service operated by AAAS, the science society. EurekAlert! provides a central place through which universities, medical centers, journals, government agencies, corporations...
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Balkan Network of Science Journalists
Science reporters and writers from various countries in South-East Europe gathered in this Association of Science Reporters from across South-East Europe to improve the quality of critical and ethical...
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The European Commission's science and knowledge service. The Science Hub brings together scientific knowledge produced by the Joint Research Centre, the science and knowledge service of the European...
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Projects
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Using Science for/in Diplomacy for Addressing Global Challenges
A H2020 research project analysing and supporting EU science diplomacy The overall aim of S4D4C (“Using Science for/in Diplomacy for addressing global Challenges”) is to support current and future ...
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Although these countries are not yet EU Member States it is important to monitor their achievements and reform efforts of social rights as candidate and potential candidate countries. This is particularly...
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Although these countries are not yet EU Member States it is important to monitor their achievements and reform efforts of social rights as candidate and potential candidate countries. This is particularly...
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