From Frills to Foundations: Rethinking Science Communication’s Role in Research

Drawing on 25 years of experience as a science communicator, trainer, researcher, and facilitator, Robert Inglis makes the case that this framing is backwards. Far from a peripheral flourish at the end of a lengthy research process, integrating communications into scientific processes is exactly what keeps science meaningful, visible, impactful and accountable.

More than this, co-creating communications with communities most affected by research can builds relationships, develop skills, and open space for scientists to reflect deeply on the societal value of their work. This shapes not only how science is shared, but also how science transforms society, and is itself be transformed in the process. If you want your science to be visible, impactful and meaningful, join us at the colloquium.