Science Communication and Public Engagement - for iPad/Mac/PC: Recent Episodes
The Open University
The adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel ‘The War of The Worlds’ in 1938 showed the power of radio to capture listeners’ imagination through science-fiction - and in doing so demonstrated how mass media could be used to communicate science to different audiences. For decades, print and broadcast media have used different genres to portray the sciences, and the popularity of TV programmes like the BBC’s Blue Planet and the longevity of Horizon illustrates a current demand for science broadcasting. But with the digital revolution and the emergence of social networking will professional science broadcasting still retain significance in the future? Is there a role in this new digital world for printed journals and other forms of ‘traditional’ media? Dr Richard Holliman leads discussions exploring the history of science broadcasting and looks at whether emerging forms of user-generated content provide new opportunities for scientists to engage with members of the public.
This material has been taken from The Open University course SH804 Communicating science in the information age.
Dr. Richard Holliman interviews Prof. Alan Irwin on the changing relationship between science and society.
Transcript -- Dr. Richard Holliman interviews Prof. Alan Irwin on the changing relationship between science and society.
Dr Richard Holliman interviews Dr Victoria Pearson on how she communicates science as a scientist, researcher, teacher and public engagement practitioner.
Transcript -- Dr Richard Holliman interviews Dr Victoria Pearson on how she communicates science as a scientist, researcher, teacher and public engagement practitioner.
Ian Flintoff discussing the history of the weekly journal Nature, how it has changed and how it communicates scientific research.
Transcript -- Ian Flintoff discussing the history of the weekly journal Nature, how it has changed and how it communicates scientific research.
A round table discussion with Liz Whitelegg, Bob Lambourne and Jon Turney, discussing the role of science fiction and science-in-fiction
Transcript -- A round table discussion with Liz Whitelegg, Bob Lambourne and Jon Turney, discussing the role of science fiction and science-in-fiction
Dr. Richard Holliman talks with Allan Jones about his research on the history of science broadcasting at the BBC, primarily reflecting on the early days of public service broadcasting on radio.
Transcript -- Dr. Richard Holliman talks with Allan Jones about his research on the history of science broadcasting at the BBC, primarily reflecting on the early days of public service broadcasting on radio.
How has the Royal Institution’s remit developed since its inception over 200 years ago to address scientific, technological, societal and cultural change?
Transcript -- How has the Royal Institution’s remit developed since its inception over 200 years ago to address scientific, technological, societal and cultural change?
Baroness Susan Greenfield discusses her experience of delivering the first Christmas lecture to be given by a woman, in 1994.
Transcript -- Baroness Susan Greenfield discusses her experience of delivering the first Christmas lecture to be given by a woman, in 1994.
What influence did Michael Faraday have in transforming the Royal Institution, both as the scientific director, and as a presenter of scientific information?
Transcript -- What influence did Michael Faraday have in transforming the Royal Institution, both as the scientific director, and as a presenter of scientific information?
How was the role and purpose of the Royal Institution extended in the early years of the 21st Century following a £24 million refurbishment?
Transcript -- How was the role and purpose of the Royal Institution extended in the early years of the 21st Century following a £24 million refurbishment?