On Wednesday 10th June at 2pm BST, James McKay from the University of Leeds will be giving a talk on visual science communication, details below:
UKPN Seminar Series: Visual communication of research - some case studies
Communication is a crucial skill for researchers, regularly topping the list of skills that are most valued by future employers of PhD graduates. The ability to explain research findings in ways accessible to diverse audiences can increase future success in individual careers in all sectors, help to gain funding, generate media and policymaker interest, and inspire the next generation. Visuals of any kind can add great value to this communication. Highlighting research findings through an engaging image is effective, but sometimes just as important is the process of collaborating and working with creatives to develop ideas, which can lead to new insights.
In this talk, artist and UNRISK CDT manager James Mckay will highlight some lessons learned from over 15 years of routinely working with environmental scientists and engineers (including many PhD students and post-docs) to create visuals for public engagement. James has produced everything from simple sketches to full-colour detailed paintings and animations, within scientific papers, popular books, films, TV and live events.Links to some of James' projects:
https://www.robhopkins.net/2019/01/07/james-mckay-the-man-who-draws-the-future/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52125369Dreams of a Low Carbon FutureSupergen Bioenergy Comic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09p85b4
https://sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/biodiversity/bodington-fields/
https://theconversation.com/our-climate-projections-for-2500-show-an-earth-that-is-alien-to-humans-167744
On Wednesday 17th June at 2pm BST, Amena Boyd and Alysa Fisher from the UK Polar Data Science will be talking about scientific data management and open data:
UKPN Seminar Series: Simple steps to stress-free data
This talk will cover all things polar data management - from planning to publishing and everything in between. As well as introducing open data best practices and giving practical advice, Amena and Alysa will also highlight the ways in which the PDC can support you throughout the research data lifecycle. All welcome!
Register here: UKPN Seminar Series: Simple steps to stress-free data Tickets, Wednesday, June 17 • 2 PM - 3 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite
Both events will be held on Google Meet and are open to anyone interested. Meeting details will be sent out on registration.
Please contact info@polarnetwork.org with any questions.
If you have any requests for speakers/topics or would like to give a seminar yourself please don't hesitate to get in touch! We also have a form for talk submissions to the seminar series: https://forms.gle/rbsnHZxfBPS35WLB8
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