Glasgow
There will be 2 workshops in Glasgow:
- On Wednesday 16th September, the University of Glasgow are hosting a Standing up for Science media workshop. The deadline for applications is today, Monday 7th September, see more details in the flyer.
- The next day, Thursday 17th September, we are running a peer review: the nuts and bolts at Glasgow Caledonian University. For more information about the event see the flyer. The deadline for applications is Thursday 10th September.
London
- On Friday 25th September, there will be a Standing up for Science media workshop at the Francis Crick Institute (Mill Hill), London. Applications close on Friday 11th September - see the flyer for more details.
For each workshop, I have pasted some information below that could be sent around in an email. It would be great if you could let your networks know about these events. Please do let me know if you have any questions or would like any further information.Best wishes
Joanne
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Sense About Science will be holding two Standing up for Science media workshops in September 2015:
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University of Glasgow, Wednesday 16th September.
Application deadline: today, Monday 7th September -
The Francis Crick Institute, London, Friday 25th September
Application deadline: Friday 11th September
The full day workshops are free and for early career scientists and researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job).
During the workshops we combine discussion about science-related controversies in media reporting with practical guidance and tips for how to deal with the media. Please find further information at http://www.senseaboutscience.org/pages/upcoming-standing-up-for-science-media-workshops-.html
These workshops are very popular and places are limited. To apply, send a CV and cover letter explaining your reasons for applying to Joanne Thomas jthomas@senseaboutscience.org. If you are a member of or are funded by any of our partner organisations (listed on the flyers), please state in your application – our partners hold five priority places for these workshops.
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Find out about peer review.
Debate challenges to the system.
Discuss the role of peer review for scientists and the public.
Thursday 17th September 2015, 2pm – 5pm
Workshop to be held in Glasgow Caledonian University
Peer Review: The nuts and bolts is a free half-day workshop for early career researchers and will explore how peer review works, how to get involved, the challenges to the system, and the role of peer review in helping the public to evaluate research claims.
Should peer review detect plagiarism, bias or fraud? What does peer review do for science and what does the scientific community want it to do for them? Should reviewers remain anonymous? Does it illuminate good ideas or shut them down?
To apply to attend this workshop contact Joanne Thomas jthomas@senseaboutscience.org by Thursday 10th September.
Further information:
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