Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Fwd: Science Communication training and conference for PhD students

Hi UKPN,

I thought this might be of interest to many of you.

Best,
Allen

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The University of Lorraine (Nancy, France) is inviting 100 budding researchers to take part in a two-day training event as well as the International Conference on Science Communication (from 2 to 7 September). Participants will learn about science communication in workshops supervised by professionals, after which they will attend the entire conference.

Date: September 2 - 7, 2012

Place: Nancy (France)

Open to: all PhD. students, whatever their discipline and nationality

How to register:

• These training days are free (including training, accommodation, meals and local transport, conference registration)

• PhD. Students wishing to participate are invited to register on this form online at:

http://www.jhc2012.eu/index.php/en/post-graduate-study-days until April 13, 2012.

• A letter of motivation and a letter of agreement of the supervisor or laboratory director, and a copy of student card, are to be attached to any application.

• Successful applicants will be informed by mail in April 2012 and must confirm their attendance by return mail.

For more information see the website:

http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/56271-525781/-International-Conference-on-Science-Communication.html