Sharing science with society has become a leitmotiv for many researchers. The question today is no longer "why communicate science? but "how? The book Communicating Science to the Public and its podcast Savoirs partagés provide answers and ideas for action, particularly for researchers wishing to start or improve their skills in science outreach. They can be discovered together or independently of each other.
The book
Published by Editions de l’Université de Bruxelles, Communiquer la science aux publics. Savoirs partagés pinpoints the questions to ask before embarking on a scientific mediation activity; using concrete examples, it gives techniques and tips for communicating easily and effectively; it reviews the different forms that successful communication can take; it discusses the place of emotion and art.The book concludes with a summary of the key concepts, translated into graphic facilitation by illustrator Vincent Rif.
Information: Editions de l’Université de Bruxelles.
A podcast
The Savoirs partagés podcast illustrates each chapter of the guide through the experience of one or more researchers or artists.Over the course of eight episodes, they recount their scientific mediation projects, the surprises they encountered, the lessons they learned, and the breath of fresh air they received.
With the collaboration of :
Noémie Maughan - Communicating also means searching - episode 1
Marius Gilbert - Setting your goal, defining your audience - episode 2
Caroline Close, Jacky Druaux - Telling a story - episode 3
Lisa Ardoin, Axelle Calcus - Define your message, Build your narrative - episode 4
Chloé Namias Vanden Berghe, Adlynn Fischer - Mastering your images - episode 5
Olivier Corten, Pierre Klein - Choosing your format or media - episode 6
Arthur Choplin, Guillaume Schweicher - Combining art and science - episode 7 Everyone - Taking action - episode 8 .
The Savoirs partagés podcast is available on ULB Podcasts and the main listening platforms.
The book and podcast are produced by Nathalie Gobbe, head of the research department
