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5 mistakes scientists make when communicating science to policymakers

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Scientists’ input into the policymaking process is crucial in today’s world, when scientific findings have a greater impact than ever before. Communicating science to policymakers is therefore an important skill for scientists to develop. There are many potential benefits. Scientists can contribute their insights and expertise to the process of evidence-based decision making if they […]

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How to balance science writing with your day job as a scientist

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Finding equilibrium between your day job and your sideline as a science writer can challenging, but in this post, we explore strategies to help you strike a balance and make the most of both roles.

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Scientists, here’s how you can raise the profile of your tweets

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Twitter is a powerful platform for building relationships and growing your online presence as a scientist. But to be successful, it is important to understand the principle of reciprocity and also how the platform’s algorithms work to maximise your visibility.

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An Introduction to Scrivener and How it Can Help You Write your Next Scientific Paper or Long-form Popular Science Article

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One of the key barriers to getting writing done is finding the time, especially if you are working on a longer piece, such as a scientific paper, review, a long-form popular science feature or even a book. In our courses, we offer lots of advice on how to get your writing done, and one of

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The Scientist’s Guide to Setting Up Your Own Website

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Why Should Scientists Have Their Own Websites? Having your own website will benefit you as a scientist in many ways. For example, you can use it as a portfolio to showcase your work and experience, as well as publish articles and share research findings with the world. You can also use it to connect with

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Science Communication News for Scientists: June 2022

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Everything you need to know about scientific communication in one place. If we’ve missed something, please let us know in the comments section below. Please join up for our newsletter if you’d rather get these updates via email. In the news Volunteer data collectors are motivated and dedicated, but lacking in diversity While many volunteers

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Science Communication News for Scientists: May 2022

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All the latest in science communication news and possibilities. Please let us know if we’ve missed anything by leaving a comment at the end of this post. If you prefer to get these updates through email, please sign up for our newsletter below. In the news Citizen science can be a useful addition to scientific

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How to start and run a successful science blog when you have no time

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Why blog? Scientists blog for many different reasons. They may have a specific area of expertise, or they may just want to help raise awareness about important scientific discoveries. Blogging can also provide you with a platform for networking and connecting with other scientists who are interested in similar subject areas. Whatever the reason, science

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Science communication news for scientists: April 2022

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