2007 conference presentations and reports
To view the PowerPoint presentations, please click on the speaker's name.
Download the full Science Communication Conference 2007 report (pdf 301KB).
View reports and presentations from day 2 of the conference.
Day 1
Monday 14 May 2007
Session 1: Opening remarks.
Professor Frances Balkwill, Barts and the London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry
Session 2: Keynote address.
Sir Roland Jackson, Chief Executive, the BA.
Session 3: Progress since 2006: improving our impact.
Professor Kathy Sykes (pdf 159KB), Professor of Sciences and Society, University of Bristol.
Session 4: Engaging to inspire and educate.
Update on STEM report
Professor John Holman (pdf 50KB), Centre Director, National Science Learning Centre
Yvonne Baker (pdf 189KB), Chief Executive, SETNET
Steve Mesure (pdf 424KB), Director, the Creative Science Consultancy
Session 4: Engaging to involve.
How can public engagement affect policy?
Pippa Hyam (pdf 155KB), Director, Dialogue by Design
Professor Celia Davies (pdf 31KB), Visiting Professor, London School of Economics
Andrew Dillon (pdf 27KB), Chief Executive, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Professor Sandy Thomas (pdf 33KB), Foresight.
Session 4: Engaging through the media and PR.
Stem cell research in the media
Dr Stephen Minger, Director, Stem Cell Biology Lab, King's College London
Professor Sarah Franklin (pdf 871KB), Director, BIOS centre, London School of Economics
Alok Jha, Science Correspondent, the Guardian.
Angela McNab (pdf 332KB), Chief Executive, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Session 5: Engaging to inspire and educate.
How ICT can support informal learning
Tony Sherborne (pdf 533KB), Creative Director, Centre for Science Education
Vivi Lachs, Curriculum Director, Highwire
Session 5: Engaging to involve.
International perspectives on engagement strategies
Stephen Parker (pdf 188KB), Deputy Head: Scientific Culture and Gender Issues, European Commission
Professor Ian Scoones (pdf 441KB), STEPS Centre Co-Director, Institute of Development Studies.
Session 5: Engaging through the media and PR.
Scientists working in the media
Professor Marcus du Sautoy (pdf 365KB), Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford
Professor Jim Al-Khalili, Professor of Public Engagement in Science, University of Surrey
Dr Jason Hall-Spencer (pdf 1.6MB), Senior Lecturer, University of Plymouth
Session 6: Engaging to inspire and educate.
Science centres supporting discussion and debate with teenagers
Dr Rosalind Mist (pdf 298KB), Head of Project Development, Ecsite-UK
Dr Sharon Macnab (ppt with Rosalind Mist), Science Learning Manager, Glasgow Science Centre
Improving the image of science and engineering among young people
Dickon Ross (pdf 1.8MB), Editor of Flipside, Institution of Engineering and Technology
Dr Elsa Ekevall (pdf 515KB) Engineering Superpowers, University of Strathclyde
Session 6: Engaging to involve.
Training challenges presented by science in society
Dr Nicholas Russell, Director, Science Communication Group, Imperial College London
Dr Jeff Thomas (pdf 121KB), Senior Lecturer, The Open University
Consulting the public on drugs
Dr Diane Beddoes (pdf 677KB), Fellow, Office for Public Management
Dr Robert Frost (pdf with Diane Beddoes) Policy Officer, Academy of Medical Sciences
Session 6: Engaging through the media and PR.
Using new technology to reach new audiences
Dave Patten (pdf 3.1MB), Head of New Media, the Science Museum
Engaging the media in engineering
Dr Scott Steedman (pdf 533KB), Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Lyndal Gully (pdf 2.1MB), Engineering Press Officer, Science Media Centre
Savita Custead (pdf 339KB), Project Manager, engaging cogs
This was followed by a drinks reception and ESRC Science in Society Programme poster session.
View reports and presentations from day 2 of the conference.
Download the full Science Communication Conference 2007 report (pdf 301KB).
View reports and presentations from day 2 of the conference.
Day 1
Monday 14 May 2007
Session 1: Opening remarks.
Professor Frances Balkwill, Barts and the London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry
Session 2: Keynote address.
Sir Roland Jackson, Chief Executive, the BA.
Session 3: Progress since 2006: improving our impact.
Professor Kathy Sykes (pdf 159KB), Professor of Sciences and Society, University of Bristol.
Session 4: Engaging to inspire and educate.
Update on STEM report
Professor John Holman (pdf 50KB), Centre Director, National Science Learning Centre
Yvonne Baker (pdf 189KB), Chief Executive, SETNET
Steve Mesure (pdf 424KB), Director, the Creative Science Consultancy
Session 4: Engaging to involve.
How can public engagement affect policy?
Pippa Hyam (pdf 155KB), Director, Dialogue by Design
Professor Celia Davies (pdf 31KB), Visiting Professor, London School of Economics
Andrew Dillon (pdf 27KB), Chief Executive, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Professor Sandy Thomas (pdf 33KB), Foresight.
Session 4: Engaging through the media and PR.
Stem cell research in the media
Dr Stephen Minger, Director, Stem Cell Biology Lab, King's College London
Professor Sarah Franklin (pdf 871KB), Director, BIOS centre, London School of Economics
Alok Jha, Science Correspondent, the Guardian.
Angela McNab (pdf 332KB), Chief Executive, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Session 5: Engaging to inspire and educate.
How ICT can support informal learning
Tony Sherborne (pdf 533KB), Creative Director, Centre for Science Education
Vivi Lachs, Curriculum Director, Highwire
Session 5: Engaging to involve.
International perspectives on engagement strategies
Stephen Parker (pdf 188KB), Deputy Head: Scientific Culture and Gender Issues, European Commission
Professor Ian Scoones (pdf 441KB), STEPS Centre Co-Director, Institute of Development Studies.
Session 5: Engaging through the media and PR.
Scientists working in the media
Professor Marcus du Sautoy (pdf 365KB), Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford
Professor Jim Al-Khalili, Professor of Public Engagement in Science, University of Surrey
Dr Jason Hall-Spencer (pdf 1.6MB), Senior Lecturer, University of Plymouth
Session 6: Engaging to inspire and educate.
Science centres supporting discussion and debate with teenagers
Dr Rosalind Mist (pdf 298KB), Head of Project Development, Ecsite-UK
Dr Sharon Macnab (ppt with Rosalind Mist), Science Learning Manager, Glasgow Science Centre
Improving the image of science and engineering among young people
Dickon Ross (pdf 1.8MB), Editor of Flipside, Institution of Engineering and Technology
Dr Elsa Ekevall (pdf 515KB) Engineering Superpowers, University of Strathclyde
Session 6: Engaging to involve.
Training challenges presented by science in society
Dr Nicholas Russell, Director, Science Communication Group, Imperial College London
Dr Jeff Thomas (pdf 121KB), Senior Lecturer, The Open University
Consulting the public on drugs
Dr Diane Beddoes (pdf 677KB), Fellow, Office for Public Management
Dr Robert Frost (pdf with Diane Beddoes) Policy Officer, Academy of Medical Sciences
Session 6: Engaging through the media and PR.
Using new technology to reach new audiences
Dave Patten (pdf 3.1MB), Head of New Media, the Science Museum
Engaging the media in engineering
Dr Scott Steedman (pdf 533KB), Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Lyndal Gully (pdf 2.1MB), Engineering Press Officer, Science Media Centre
Savita Custead (pdf 339KB), Project Manager, engaging cogs
This was followed by a drinks reception and ESRC Science in Society Programme poster session.
View reports and presentations from day 2 of the conference.
