EMBO Science & Society Programme

Reaching out to defined groups in society, and supporting and rewarding public communication by scientists are crucial."
Andrew Moore, Programme Manager

The EMBO Science & Society Programme organises activities that promote information flow from the life sciences into public debate, education and policy making. As well as supporting scientists, the Programme organises events that enable multidisciplinary public dialogue on topics of importance to society. From international conferences and teachers workshops, to a communication competition, EMBO strives to make science and scientists more accessible to society.

Activities

Multidisciplinary science and society conferences

Co-organized with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg - DVDs of past events available on request.

Award for communication in the life sciences

Presented to a practicing scientist for outstanding communication with the public.

Science education and teachers workshops

An international platform to discuss European biology education policy and practice in the context of cutting edge presentations and hands-on practical experiments.

Supporting media communication by scientists

Communication workshops and resources for scientists. Learn how the media work and practise communication with non-scientific audiences.

Special Sessions on science and society

Focuses on issues of public concern, and is organised as part of the EMBO Members Workshops at different European locations.

Science policy work

Bringing together specialists to discuss key scientific issues such as stem cells or the use of animals in research.