The VoYS programme encourages early career researchers to play an active role in public discussions about science.
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We're now on @bluesky!
We won't be leaving X completely, but if you've made the move, follow us for updates and events for #ECRs
Let's connect 👉 @ voiceofyoungsci.bsky.social
Our Standing up for Science workshops equip ECRs with the skills they need to discuss complex science topics with a wide range of audiences. Our next workshop is in Edinburgh on Friday the 16th of October, apply for your free place now senseaboutscience.org/voys/w…!
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🎧 Have you caught up with Living Biology?
Dr @RosGleadow joins us to explore plants, cassava, cyanide, climate change & human health. 🌱
Listen now:
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And now for key takeaways from our researcher panel!
If this has inspired you, and you want to know more, be sure to take a look at applying for your place at future workshops here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/voys/
At our recent online Standing Up for Science workshop we asked our expert panellists their advice for ECRs looking to kickstart their work in engagement, swipe through to see what our media and policy panel said (1/2)
At our Standing up for Science Workshops, we support ECRs to navigate the complex environment of polarisation, disinformation and information being taken out of context Our next workshop is online on 11 September apply for your FREE place here forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0UKU…
Thank you to our panellists, Dr Frédéric B. Piel, Lindsay Broadbent, Munkhbayar Bayartsengel Elkins, Samantha Terry Mun-Keat Looi and Lia Hale – for their valuable insights on engaging with policymakers, the public and the media.
At our Standing Up for Science workshop last month, we asked our expert panellists their one key piece of advice for ECRS embarking on engagement. Swipe to see what each panellist said and sign up for upcoming workshops on our website 📷
senseaboutscience.org/voys/
At our Standing Up for Science workshop last month, we asked our expert panellists their one key piece of advice for ECRS embarking on engagement. Swipe to see what each panellist said and sign up for upcoming workshops on our website 📷
senseaboutscience.org/voys/
Take a look at the new #podcast from our partners
@sebiology.bsky.social!
Living Biology 🎧 is here!
A new SEB #podcast from the Society for Experimental Biology exploring the people and ideas behind experimental biology.
🚨 Launch special: 2 episodes available now
Listen here:
sebiology.org/ressources/seb…
Thanks to all who attended our Standing up for Science workshop today and to our wonderful panellists. While we were upset that we could no longer host the event in person at the Institute of Physics we were delighted to see so many engaged researchers online with us today.
Applications will close this week so make sure to secure your free place!
Attend our workshop later this month to learn from media, policy and engagement experts on how to communicate research in public debates, and meet other likeminded ECRs
Friday 26th June, 10 - 4, Institute of Physics, London
Apply for your free place now👇
senseaboutscience.org/voys/w…
Attend our workshop later this month to learn from media, policy and engagement experts on how to communicate research in public debates, and meet other likeminded ECRs
Friday 26th June, 10 - 4, Institute of Physics, London
Apply for your free place now👇
senseaboutscience.org/voys/w…
Our most recent Standing up for Science workshop in Norwich was such a hit, we just had to share some insights from our attendees
If this video resonates with you, sign up to our next workshop in London, Friday 26 June, the Institute of Physics, 10am–4pm
senseaboutscience.org/activi…
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❗️Nominations are open❗️
The 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety is now open for nominations!
Celebrate researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominate or enter👇️
johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.c…
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Who will you nominate for the 2026 John Maddox Prize?
The John Maddox prize recognises researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes even the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominations open 1st June 2026
Learn more 👇️
senseaboutscience.org/john-m…
🧪 Today, we hosted our second Standing Up for Science Workshop of the year!
ALT An image of those who attended the Sense about Science Standing up for Science workshop at Norwich Research Park on Thursday 14 May.
Thank you to our host partner, The John Innes Foundation, and the @EarlhamInst for their support. We’d also like to thank our amazing panellists, Dr Penny Hundleby (@sparrow_penny), Dr Harry Dyer (@HarryTDyer), Dr Sam Rowe, Nikki Fox (@nikkijfox), Sarah Brady and Katie O'Connor!
If you’d like to know more about our Voice of Young Science Programme or our Standing Up for Science workshops, please see our website: senseaboutscience.org/voys/
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Get inspired - join Sense about Science director Tracey Brown, OBE, at EXPeditions Base Camp, an online discussion in science.
Come along on May 19th · 5:30 pm (UK) for Base Camp: Science as a Calling.
@joinExpeditions @LeverhulmeTrust @scientix_eu
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Join us for our next Standing up for Science workshop, to gain skills and confidence in communicating research!
📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Norwich Research Park
Apply for your place: senseaboutscience.org/activi…
Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about how to effectively communicate your research.
We will be joined by insightful panellists including: Dr Penny Hundleby (@sparrow_penny), Dr Harry Dyer (@HarryTDyer), Dr Sam Rowe, Nikki Fox (@nikkijfox) and Sarah Brady.