A couple of weeks ago, Rothamsted researchers released an online appeal in which they were pleading to a group of GM protesters to not destroy their research on genetically modified wheat on 27th May (this Sunday). “On 27th May 2012 protesters…
In the late 1990s, genetically modified crops were subject of a public debate which is often described as “public engagement gone horribly wrong”. Are we doing any better now in engaging the public with GM issues? This session (part of…
I have been to a lot of Biology conferences during my scientific career so far, ranging from very intimate meetings with around 30 people to bigger ones with just over 100 people. I have always enjoyed conferences a lot. I…
On the 25th and 26th May the annual Science Communication Conference, organised by the British Science Association, took place in London. I was able to attend after receiving a bursary from the BSA and came home very inspired and motivated.…