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This newsletter’s Stempra Star is Alex Durk – Communications Manager at Springer Nature What is your job and how did you get there?I’m a communications manager at Springer Nature, the major research publisher. I work in the Journals and Editorial Communications team, primarily promoting research that is published in our journals to the global news […]

We hosted our first Stempra Scotland event since 2018, and what a fun, educational and engaging day it was! We had over 50 attendees, who travelled from Glasgow, the Highlands, Aberdeen, Carlisle, Northumberland and Leeds, as well as our local colleagues in Edinburgh, and who work for funders, higher education institutes, thinktanks and government bodies.

During the warmer months of 2024, Stempra organised free lunchtime online training sessions! All members were invited to attend four masterclasses that took place through June and July. Each session was run by an expert on their topic and provided useful guidance for science communication and engagement professionals. #1. Social media for science communicators: 12-1pm Weds 5th June […]

This month’s Stempra Star is Glenn Harris, Senior Media Manager at the University of Portsmouth.  What is your job and how did you get there?My job is Senior Media Manager (Research Themes) at the University of Portsmouth. I manage a small but brilliant Press and Media team, who generate amazing coverage for the University, particularly […]

The mentoring scheme is now open for new buddies! Whether you’ve taken part in the scheme before and would like to extend your network further, or you’re new to mentoring, the buddy scheme is an excellent opportunity to connect with other Stemprans, gain new perspectives, and advance your career. The form will be open until Friday […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant an unprecedented demand for science and health in the news media in 2020, but how did STEM press officers rise to this challenge?