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A panel of experts will explore different aspects of working with local media (with plenty of useful hints and tips!) followed by a Q&A. Wed, 8 Nov 2023 18:00 – 19:30 GMT About this event A key part of working as a science press officer is the ability to reach diverse and engaged audiences with […]

Date and time: Wed, 17 May 2023 19:00 – 20:30 BST Where: Online (registration details below) One of the key parts of a press officer’s role is to work with film crews to help bring research to the screen through news stories and documentaries. But what should you consider when working with film crews to […]

The committee reflected on the challenge of losing former chair Rob, and the major contributions he made to Stempra. After a quiet period for the committee to regroup, events began to get up and running again, including the Press Officer Training Day, which took place in person again for the first time since the pandemic. […]

A new report published by the Science Media Centre (SMC) was the focus of a discussion with Stempra members held on Zoom on 2 November 2022. The event was chaired by Shane Canning, PR & Media Manager, University of Edinburgh, with a panel discussion led by Claire Whitelaw, Head of Communications and Engagement, Durham University; […]

The Stempra committee was deeply saddened by the death of our Chair, Rob Dawson this year. Rob was a dedicated and enthusiastic Chair who had led Stempra for the last three years and was always a pleasure to work with. He was an active member of the science press officer and science communication communities and […]