The QUEST Podcast

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QUEST – Promoting better public understanding of science.

A podcast about the landscape of European science communication today with a focus on views from female science researchers and specialist journalists. We speak to leading science communication professionals around Europe to learn about the challenges and current trends impacting their work, and to hear their advice on how other science communicators can improve the effectiveness of their communication activities.

‘QUEST – QUality and Effectiveness in Science and Technology communication' is a Horizon 2020 EU funded project. Read more: questproject.eu

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Episode 6: Media's coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 02 2021 47 mins

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an extraordinary period for science journalists, and reporting the facts and establishing the truth about the unfolding health crisis has been one of the greatest journalistic challenges of modern times. The final episode of the QUEST podcast series looks at how journalists have covered the crisis amid limited scientific data and sometimes confusing i

Episode 5: Social media

May 19 2021 38 mins

Social media is a fast and accessible way for scientists to communicate about the results of their research, find potential collaborators, and make a positive connection between the science and the public at large. This episode looks at scientists’ use of social media, what platforms and strategies they employ, and what advantages the different social media platforms offer. We al

Episode 4: Vaccines

May 05 2021 32 mins

Levels of vaccine hesitancy in some European countries during the Covid-19 pandemic have been worryingly high, and problems with vaccine supply chains, along with a rare medical outcome associated with certain vaccines, have also damaged public confidence. This episode looks at the issue of communication about vaccines, how effective it is, and how to best tackle sometimes understa

Episode 3: Climate change

Apr 21 2021 30 mins

This episode looks at the challenges that scientists and journalists face when communicating about climate change. Should scientists aim to make confident statements and avoid discussing scientific uncertainties when talking to the general public about climate change? Rather than just feeding the public with negative stories, how can journalists educate and inform their audience, a

Episode 2: Artificial intelligence

Apr 07 2021 34 mins

Artificial intelligence is one of the biggest issues facing human society in the 21st century, and there is an urgent need to consider its ethical accountability and impact on diversity. This episode discusses how science communicators can strike a balance between describing the potential benefits of AI technologies (increased efficiency, automation, smarter decision-making) while

Episode 1: Science museums and galleries

Mar 22 2021 29 mins

Science centres, galleries and museums offer visitors a direct route to science – it’s where people and science meet face to face. This episode looks at the different ways museum and gallery spaces in Dublin, Milan and Belgrade have developed more effective science communication activities.In this episode:- Dr Mairead Hurley, Research Fellow in the School of Education, Trinity