PIONEER #scicomm
from undergraduate to phd
At the Unviersity of Salford, we teach science communication across our degrees, from undergraduate to PhD. We are especially keen to hear from you if you’re interested in postgraduate or PhD level research. Please feel welcome to get in touch to explore options that suit your ambitions.
Chat with Professor Andy Miah directly in WhatsApp +447932605788
Masters by Research
The University is proud to offer a 1-year masters in research (MPhil) in Science communication. This format offers you maximum flexibility to develop your pathway through science communication. to develop your ideas, you can contact the potential supervisor you have in mind, or message professor andy miah for guidance. below, we offer potential project structures, to suit your aspirations.
aspiration
“Science Communication is a way of life. Science begins when its communicated.”
A new generation of science communicators are in demand to work across the cultural, digital, health, environmental and education sectors.
Science communication and future media embraces groundbreaking scientists, artists, games developers, creative technologists, curators, social entrepreneurs, environmental and health policymakers, and citizen scientists.
Our community of science communication professionals bridge the creative and digital skills gap in an era where digital literacy, critical thinking and creative innovation make professionals stand out from the crowd.
Designed with a generation of collaborative pioneers in mind, our projects are designed to accommodate and accelerate your career progressing around a global network and support as you develop your project.
Supervised by world class science communicators and lecturers and our network of practitioners, gain practical and transferable skills informed by theory, a creative portfolio and access to world-class networks to advance your career.
To find out more, please feel welcome to contact Professor Andy Miah on whichever social platform suits you. The quickest way to reach out is usually on Twitter.
Our TEam
While we bring in a range of contributors, here are some of the most familiar faces on the programme.
PROFESSOR Chloe James
Chloe is Programme Leader for the MSc and a practicing medical microbiologist, whose research has inspired art/science collaborations and seen Chloe appear on the BBC numerous times.
Prof Andy Miah
Andy's research on the ethics of emerging technologies spans such areas as life extension and artificial intelligence. In 2015, he was the 2015 Josh Award winner for Science Communication.
Meet our alumni
We are so proud of the talented and diverse community of students who work with us. Here are a selection of current and recently graduated students.
Damon Reid #creativetechnician
Follow him online @eggfoot27
Eleonora Aquilini #creator
Follow her #scicomm adventures online @SparksofScience
Paul Wilshaw #techspecialist
Follow his #digitalInnovations online @PaulWilshaw,
Michaela Parnell #contentcreator
Follow her and the#HSMillionsHiding campaign online@MAParnellHS
(year 1) - student rep
Karina Silabriede #healthcare
Follow Karina online: @silabrede
Kim Trollip #journalist
Follow Kim in South Africa online: @wildesering.
Hannah Lacey #funder
Follow Hannah online: @hanzlacey