Q and A: Imperial celebrates quarter century of science communication

Imperial will welcome over 200 science communicators on Thursday at a conference celebrating 25 years of its renowned Science Communication Masters. The course was the first of its kind in the UK when it launched in 1991, teaching science graduates how to engage and entertain the public with research. I'm most proud of the work of the alumni in spreading into every sphere of public science Dr Stephen Webster Imperial College London currently offers two courses; one in science communication and one in science media production, which concentrates on science in TV, radio and film. In the past 25 years around 800 students have graduated - going on to take leading roles in museums, journalism, TV and radio production, and communication and policy roles within major scientific organisations. At Thursday's conference, alumni and other guests will discuss and debate topics including communicating with integrity, communicating climate change and artificial intelligence, and what the future of science communication will look like. Laura Gallagher talked to Stephen Webster , Director of Imperial's Science Communication Unit , about science communication and how it has evolved. What are you most proud of in terms of what the Science Communication Unit has achieved in the past 25 years?.