STFC fellowships: rules and regulations
Public understanding of science and media workshops
STFC fellows and the public understanding of science
STFC wishes to encourage holders of its fellowships to participate to a reasonable extent in the public promotion of their subjects and of science in general. Activities such as presentations to school children, briefing science teachers, appearances in the media, participation in science fairs, etc are recognised by STFC as valid in the context of its fellowship programmes. Associated travel costs may be claimed and, while it is realised that such activities can seldom be planned on a long timescale, they should nevertheless be mentioned in the final report required by the conditions of the award.
Media workshops
As part of its programme in public understanding of science and technology, STFC encourages all Fellows to take courses which provide expert help in science communications, especially with the media. Further information and details on how to apply for a place on a course are available from STFC's Science in Society team (email Jane Butt or telephone 01793 442030).
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by Pat Carter
