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Science Media Centre

an independent press office helping to ensure that the public have access to the best scientific and engineering evidence and expertise through the news media when science hits the headlines




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Ipsos poll

Where does the public access science information?

to mark its 20th year, the Science Media Centre wanted to explore whether the public’s main sources of information about science had changed over its lifetime



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the

Science Media Centre Global Network

the new website for the Science Media Centre Global Network has launched! Visit it to learn more about the SMC Global Network - an international network ensuring the public have access to the best evidence in the news when science hits the headlines around the world.




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The

Changing Role of Science Press Officers

commissioned initially to inform internal discussions about the future direction of the SMC at 20, this project carefully examines the changing role of science press officers and provides a rare insight into an important part of the scientific endeavour.




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For Journalists

The Science Media Centre provides journalists with what they need in the timeframe they need it, from interviews with leading experts to timely press briefings on hot topics.

for scientists

The SMC runs free events to introduce experts to the news media.  We also provide advice and support to scientists and engineers on media engagement.

for press officers

The SMC is an independent press office for science, working closely with press officers from universities, scientific companies, research funders and leading science and engineering institutions.

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on science and the media
latest blog entry: "In defence of UKRI communications around cuts to science budget"
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for the public

The Science Media Centre is a service for national news journalists. If you are a member of the public, and have a question about science, you could try: