ComScience
The ComScience Network brings novel EU research results to five EU cities. Here, interested individuals are invited to learn about the scientific process, discuss the way results are used and gain insight in useful resources.
Five science topics were chosen that address the concerns and interests of European citizens: stem cell research, the use of genetically modified organisms, obesity and type 2 diabetes and allergies & asthma. The science topics are prepared as information packages in different European languages. The packages include background readings and films.
The events are organised by communication experts in the five countries. A total of 25 public dissemination events will be organised where each topic is subjected to an open dialogue with local scientific experts. The events last approximately 2-3 hours, targeting the youth and general public and are closely evaluated.
The project structure encourages not only the exchange of information between the public and scientists but also stimulates the exchange of know-how and best practices between the communication experts. In this way, it is hoped that recommendations can be put forward on how to enhance the widespread dissemination of European research in local settings while respecting regional differences and needs.
The project, funded by the European Union, is coordinated by the Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany and runs until April 2012.
The British Science Association is working in partnership with:
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC Scientific Culture Department, Madrid, Spain)
Swedish Science and Society Association (Vetenskap & Allmänhet, Stockholm, Sweden)
Centre de Culture Scientifique (Charleroi, Belgium)
The Science Shop (Wissenschaftsladen, Bonn, Germany)
ProBio Partners (Groningen, the Netherlands)
Ludwig Maximillians University, (Visions Unlimited Medien GmbH, Munich, Germany)
Upcoming events:
Previous events:
Date: 14 September 2011
Location: Grange Interlink, Bradford
Topic: Asthma
Date: 12 July 2011
Location: Dana Centre, South Kensington, London
Topic: Asthma
Date: 14 June 2011
Location: Dana Centre, South Kensington, London
Topic: GM food
Date: 24 November 2010
Location: Science Shop, Bonn
Topic: Omega-3 and food contaminants
Date: 8 October 2010
Location: Centre de Culture Scientifique, Belgium
Topic: Diabetes
Date: 15 June 2010
Location: Dana Centre, South Kensington, London
Topic: GM food
Date: 13 April 2010
Location: Swedish Science and Society Association
Topic: Asthma and allergies
Date: 1 March 2010
Location: Spanish National Research Council, Madrid
Topic: Stem cell research
Five science topics were chosen that address the concerns and interests of European citizens: stem cell research, the use of genetically modified organisms, obesity and type 2 diabetes and allergies & asthma. The science topics are prepared as information packages in different European languages. The packages include background readings and films.
The events are organised by communication experts in the five countries. A total of 25 public dissemination events will be organised where each topic is subjected to an open dialogue with local scientific experts. The events last approximately 2-3 hours, targeting the youth and general public and are closely evaluated.
The project structure encourages not only the exchange of information between the public and scientists but also stimulates the exchange of know-how and best practices between the communication experts. In this way, it is hoped that recommendations can be put forward on how to enhance the widespread dissemination of European research in local settings while respecting regional differences and needs.
The project, funded by the European Union, is coordinated by the Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany and runs until April 2012.
The British Science Association is working in partnership with:
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC Scientific Culture Department, Madrid, Spain)
Swedish Science and Society Association (Vetenskap & Allmänhet, Stockholm, Sweden)
Centre de Culture Scientifique (Charleroi, Belgium)
The Science Shop (Wissenschaftsladen, Bonn, Germany)
ProBio Partners (Groningen, the Netherlands)
Ludwig Maximillians University, (Visions Unlimited Medien GmbH, Munich, Germany)
Upcoming events:
Previous events:
Date: 14 September 2011
Location: Grange Interlink, Bradford
Topic: Asthma
Date: 12 July 2011
Location: Dana Centre, South Kensington, London
Topic: Asthma
Date: 14 June 2011
Location: Dana Centre, South Kensington, London
Topic: GM food
Date: 24 November 2010
Location: Science Shop, Bonn
Topic: Omega-3 and food contaminants
Date: 8 October 2010
Location: Centre de Culture Scientifique, Belgium
Topic: Diabetes
Date: 15 June 2010
Location: Dana Centre, South Kensington, London
Topic: GM food
Date: 13 April 2010
Location: Swedish Science and Society Association
Topic: Asthma and allergies
Date: 1 March 2010
Location: Spanish National Research Council, Madrid
Topic: Stem cell research
