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An EU-funded project to develop and mainstream science communication and to foster connections between society and science. Learn more: https://scicommcentre.eu Powered by COALESCE: https://coalesceproject.eu #SciComm #HorizonEU

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Feb 13

We’ve updated our handle (and profile name) to reflect our work on co-creating the European Competence Centre for #ScienceCommunication.

To tag us in future, please use @scicommcentre.eu.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 6d

If you are a scicomm organisation from Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, or Poland, here you can submit your Expression of Interest: forms.gle/CmsTwMCY4pCc...

European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 6d

We asked to our Hubs what are the advantages of being inside COALESCE during last week's meeting in Madrid.
The answers?
-Have a network to rely on
-Share ideas on #scicomm
-Bring innovation at a regional level

Would you like to join COALESCE as a hub too? Submit your request by 6 October ⬇️

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Wissenschaft im Dialog @w-i-d.de · 12d

How can we evaluate science communication in a way that is both meaningful and fair—and should evaluation even be standardised at all? Read our summary of the lunch talk to find out about unresolved tensions, emerging approaches & good practices.
🆕 wissenschaft-im-dialog.de/blog/standar...
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Standards for the evaluation of science communication. International perspectives. Summary of the lunch talk available. portraits of seven speakers. Impact Unit, 25 Jahre WiD. Image of a person evaluating

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 9d

Our team will be working on a policy report to be published later in the year, stay update on our website: coalesceproject.eu

European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 9d

Together to discuss #scicomm gaps and needs inside governance structures, besides addressing ethical issues in scicomm.

As part of COALESCE project, national representatives from nine countries met in Madrid to co-create strategies and a long term vision for the enhancement of scicomm policies.

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European Citizen Science project @ecs.ngo · 21d

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 #𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗔𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?

This panel will discuss synergies, challenges, and opportunities inherent to the collaboration and sustainability of European ecosystems for science communication and citizen science.

Join by 7 October: nomadit.co.uk/conference/e...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 16d

To discover more details read our article here: coalesceproject.eu/2025/09/09/j...

European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 16d

📢Are you a #scicomm organisation from Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, or Poland?

If you’re ready to collaborate to advance science communication in your own country and across Europe, submit your Expression of Interest by 6 October and become a COALESCE Hub: forms.gle/CmsTwMCY4pCc...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 22d

To learn more the roles and benefits of COALESCE Hubs you can visit our website page: coalesceproject.eu/nr-hubs/

European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 22d

Become a COALESCE Hub!

18 countries have already active participants in the network, creating a bridge between COALESCE resources and their #scicomm community.

Organisations from 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 can submit Expressions of Interest by 𝟔 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 forms.gle/Vu2h5ongSVe4...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 29d

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 29d

We’re looking for new organisations ready to collaborate to advance science communication across Europe, playing a central role to support science communicators in their country.

To discover more read our news article: coalesceproject.eu/2025/09/09/j...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 29d

📢Join COALESCE as a 𝐇𝐮𝐛!
Expressions of Interest are opening today.

If your #scicomm organisation is based in 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, don’t miss the opportunity to get involved! Here you can submit your Expression of Interest by 6 October 2025: forms.gle/dx7H5yJkytAw...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Sep 4

Find out more about the Green Futures project on their website: curiosityconnections.net/green-futures/

And don’t forget to subscribe to #SciCommConversations on your favourite podcast player, so you never miss an episode.

#ClimateChange #Environment #Careers

Green Futures - Curiosity Connections

The “Curiosity Connections Green Futures” project uses local real-life role models to inspire children in the West of England into green careers. The hands-on green careers kit aims to help children a...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Sep 4

🎧 The new season of #SciCommConversations is out!

Our first episode features @laurafoggrogers.bsky.social from @scicommsuwe.bsky.social, who spoke with @achintyarao.in about the Curiosity Connections Green Futures project.

Audio and full transcript: coalesceproject.eu/2025/09/03/s...

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SciComm Conversations: “Engaging young people with green jobs”

Listen to "Engaging young people with green jobs. Guest: Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers" on Spreaker. Transcript Achintya Rao : Welcome to SciComm Conversations. My name is Achintya Rao. I am the

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jul 29

Explore our sister project PATTERN’s free online training and resources designed to boost Open and Responsible Research skills.

Covering topics like #OpenAccess, FAIR data and more, the trainings are designed to support researchers at all career stages.

➡️ www.pattern-openresearch.eu/trainings/

Trainings - PATTERN

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jul 24

Our latest newsletter – the first under the banner of the European Competence Centre for #SciComm – is now out! 📜

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We have some highlights from our time at #PCST2025 (cc: @pcstnetwork.bsky.social) and updates from our COALESCE Hubs.

Happy reading!

scicommcentre.eu newsletter #1

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jul 4

An evolving set of recommendations regarding:
- Ensuring inclusion and equity in informal science engagement activities
- Promoting co-production and community-centred methods for creating the activities
- Funding dedicated training for practitioners
And much more!

Download it from zenodo platform

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jul 4

How can #policy support the work of science museums, science festivals and other science outreach organisations?

🆕Find it out in the updated version of the Policy Brief on excellent #scicomm for society at large through informal activities: zenodo.org/records/1578...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jun 23

By June 25 you can register at the first webinar of the Training Series on Climate Disinformation, by @edmo-eu.bsky.social

You will explore the problem of climate disinformation, its history, the actors behind it and its narratives in different European countries.

European Digital Media Observatory @edmo-eu.bsky.social · Jun 20

Just a few days left to register: join module 1 of the EDMO Training Series on #Climate #Disinformation!

🗓️ 2 July, 15:30-17:00 CEST
🗣️ Philip Newell @caadcoalition.bsky.social
🗣️ @epurina.bsky.social
🗣️ @icuker.bsky.social
🗣️ Jos Delbeke @eui-stg.bsky.social

👉 More info & registration: loom.ly/YH0RxaY

Register by 25 June for module one of the EDMO Training Series on Climate Disinformation

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jun 23

📢Are you a science researcher, science communicator or a non-specialist journalist seeking to improve #scicomm competencies?
Check out our latest updates on #scicomm training that the EU Competence Centre will provide:
coalesceproject.eu/2025/05/27/e...

And stay tuned for future information!

Early plans for the Competence Centre training announced

The first details of the science communication training that will be offered by the European Competence Centre for Science Communication have been revealed. Key target groups for the Competence Cen...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jun 16

Thank you for sharing!
You can find other resources such as policy briefs or the crisis navigator on our website: coalesceproject.eu/publications/

European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jun 13

🚨 New from #COALESCE: A guide to help #journalists tackle science reporting in times of crisis, from #pandemics to #environmental disasters.
✅ Tips, ethics & case studies to build #trust when it matters most.
📘 Dive in: coalesceproject.eu/2025/06/13/n...
#SciComm #Journalism #TrustInScience

New guide published to help journalists to communicate science in times of crisis

A new guide to help journalists communicating science when there is a national or international crisis such as a pandemic has been published. The guide, How to Communicate Science in Times of Crisi...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jun 12

🗣️ Aoife Taylor, Trinity College Dublin, spoke at #Ecsite2025 on the future of #science & #society, using a #futuresthinking lens
🤝 She shared how #COALESCE supports science communicators facing misinfo, crises & trust challenges
🌐 Find out more! scicommcentre.eu
#SciComm #TrustInScience

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · Jun 10

Didn't attend the conference but want to know more? Don’t miss the new resources we’re developing, like guidelines for journalists, policy briefs, a dedicated platform for anyone involved in science communication… and much more!

#HorizonEU @scicommcentre.eu @ec.europa.eu

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