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Explaining science to the masses: a new growth industry

A centuries-old tradition becomes a necessity in an age of shrinking research budgets In the shadow of the Shard skyscraper, King’s College London is building a £12m science communication centre. Science Gallery London, due to open next year, is a symbol of the public’s growing desire to learn more about science and the parallel wish of researchers to engage […]

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Science Journalism Summer School

Grab yourself a fully funded place at the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) Science Journalism Summer School on Wednesday 5 July 2017 at The Wellcome Trust, London. To apply you must currently be in full time education within the UK. The closing date for entries is noon on Friday 23 June 2017. Find out […]

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News Update from the BBC Academy’s New Talent team

Based at BBC Birmingham, we lead the BBC’s entry level talent schemes across the UK including; Apprenticeships aimed at school leavers and Traineeships aimed at graduates, working across the BBC’s Production, Technology, Business and Journalism departments. These are paid contracts of employment with a salary, fully paid training fees and fantastic work placement opportunities.  Some […]

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‘Real Life Science’ want your stories

Real Life Science is a community space where scientists and non-scientists talk with each other. They have just launched and are looking for both great content and contributors. They want to publish posts written by site users and are happy to be involved at whatever level you like: They can conduct interviews, produce video and podcast […]