Science Editor Stephen Harris at the Conversation speaks about Science Blogging at a hack day for the European City of Science

Science Editor Stephen Harris at the Conversation speaks about Science Blogging at a hack day for the European City of Science

Science writing, backpack journalism, and mobile media  

Science writing and journalism are crucial components of the science communication ecosystem and developing a broad awareness of forms of journalism can be a really good way to start making your own content. If ever you are stuck for ideas, then take a look at the current news around your research and make thoughtful response videos to what’a happening.

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