How to launch your own science communication society
Spring 2018
29 April 2018
To me, nothing is more fulfilling than organising inspiring events that communicate the value of scientific research to the wider public. So, when I had the opportunity to help launch a new branch of the British Science Association in Sheffield, I simply couldn’t resist! It has been a challenge and a real learning curve that has introduced me to all sorts of new areas – volunteer management, grant proposals, risk assessments to name but a few. For anyone else thinking of setting up their own public-engagement Society, here are my top tips: