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- Science journalism
- Science public relations
- science in the media
- science communication impact and evaluation
- creative science communication projects
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- Qualifications:PhD [Biochemisty] Cambridge University, Fellow HEA
- Position:Professor in Science Communication
- Department:HAS - Applied Sciences
- Telephone:+4411732 82081
- Email:Emma.Weitkamp@uwe.ac.uk
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About me
My research interests explore narrative in science communication, considering both arts and media practice and the actors involved in science communication. Current and recent research projects include:
Science and Arts conference 2023 (funded by Schering Stiftung)
RETHINK (https://www.rethinkscicomm.eu/), exploring digital media ecologies, new science communication actors and their practices.
Science for Environment Policy (https://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/index_en.htm) - staff within my research and practice group have run this service on behalf of DG Environment since 2007.
I am co-author of three books:
Science & Theatre, communicating science and technology with performing arts: https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/doi/10.1108/9781800436404, co-authored with Carla Almeida, Fiocruz, Brazil
Creative Research Communication, https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9780719096518/ co-authored with Clare Wilkinson, UWE
Introducing Science Communication, https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/introducing-science-communication-9780230573864/ with Mark Brake.
Area of expertise
I developed the MSc in Science Communication together with Professor Emeritus Frank Burnet and subsequently developed the PgCert in Practical Science Communication offered by UWE. I currently lead the 'Science, the Public and Media' module that forms part of our postgraduate taught provision. I teach on a level 3 Science Communication module and contribute to teaching on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the Faculty. I have supervised over 25 MSc projects to completion and also supervise undergraduate project students.
Recent PhD student completions
2022 David Judge, Rethinking transformative visitor experience in a science exhibition
2020 Elena Milani, exploring vaccines advocacy on social media
2017 Wilasinnee Triyarat - An exploration of the Science Caravan in Thailand. Funded by the
Royal Thai Government.
2016 Helena Wythe - The W.E.L.L. Study Wise Eating in Later Life. Funded by University of the West of England, Bristol – Director of Studies.
2008 Helen Featherston - Risk communication of climate change: stakeholder objectives and public responses, Funded by University of the West of England, Bristol – Director of Studies.
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