In a world of information overload, how does one find reliable information? Science is supposed to be the answer to our society's complicated challenges. However, as the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted, not understanding what is fake news, misinformation or what is fact may lead to widespread public mistrust, or turn science into fuel for conspiracy theories or propaganda. Scientific findings are prone to change, making it difficult to effectively communicate them to the public. This fosters broad public skepticism towards major institutions, from the government to media to science. So, how can we communicate science effectively? And how can we rebuild trust in science? As a result, it is critical that we reconsider our science communication practices to recover public trust. This course offers a current overview of science communication. We cover a wide range of topics like fake news, mis- or disinformation, but also how to combat these practices. We explore how major stakeholders (scientists, policymakers, science communicators and citizens) can work together to improve science communication. And we tackle how people and organizations can earn and maintain public trust via effective science communication. We recommend this course to scientists, journalists, policymakers or any learners interested in science communication. More information can be found at www.trescaproject.eu (This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 872855.)
NF
Great course important to every communicator and scientist
IA
In my view, this is very good course for anyone who wants to learn communicating science to the citizens. This course will serve you as a launching pad in the field of science communication.
LB
I learned new things, clear, concise, and effective!
PM
Didn't know what to expect, but this was a really well organized and super informative course! Communicates a lot in a short amount of time (given the amount of info).
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I expected a bit more practical application from this course. To learn more about how this will help me communicate scientific findings better. Instead of just learning about the current state.
The main subject of this course is a light in the dark when it comes to what we have seen during these last years. If we all understand that checking information is a must nowadays, specially with all the tools available to create and spread false statements that lead people to misinformation, we may change the world we live in for better.
Los videos de los módulos son muy claros y la gente que expone es muy agradable y profesional al momento de explicar. El curso ordena mucha información que anda suelta sobre la comunicación científica, las redes, la desinformación y cómo hacerles frente, lo que clarifica el rumbo a seguir.
I loved this course a lot. Easy, clear, fun and to the point. I've learned new things that I didn't know before. Thank you so much and i hope there will be a continuation of the topic on several other courses.
An excellent beginner course and overview of the field/ responsiblities of science communications. After completing the course, I was left with a lot to consider, appreciate, and apply to my own work.
In my view, this is very good course for anyone who wants to learn communicating science to the citizens. This course will serve you as a launching pad in the field of science communication.
Didn't know what to expect, but this was a really well organized and super informative course! Communicates a lot in a short amount of time (given the amount of info).
Excellent course and the teachers were up to the mark. Thank you.
Great course important to every communicator and scientist
its completely and nex knowledge for the work day by day
I learned new things, clear, concise, and effective!
Highly recommended