Science Communication for a Better Planet University of Bristol

Overview

Collaboration towards a better future for our planet depends on political engagement and understanding, public trust and scientific literacy, and robust challenges to fake news and misuse of data. Science communication has never had a more important role to play in empowering people to become agents of positive change at this critical time.

This Science Communication for a Better Planet programme offered at the University of Bristol  will train you up in a wide range of science communication techniques, including:

• natural history filmmaking

• radio broadcast

• podcast creation

• social media content creation

• print journalism

• working with schools in outreach programmes

• briefing politicians

• event organisation.

Units will be delivered by world-leading experts across the biological sciences and communications fields, all who are passionate about their research areas and the power of scientific communication. You will also work with professional communicators and life coaches to build personal resilience and develop skills in teamwork, empathy, listening, widening participation and peer review.

Career prospects

You will build your own exciting portfolio of creative science communication outputs, including press releases, social media campaigns, briefing documents, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, films, feature articles, physical and virtual events.

You will also undertake an extended project working in a professional context according to your career aspirations (for example placement, internship, or expedition).

You will graduate with unique skillsets, making you highly employable in many sectors, including science, journalism, filmmaking, publishing, policy, teaching, wellbeing and event management.