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The final blog in our Communications Training Day series is now live.
Our panel discussed why communications professionals need to champion their value with senior leaders. Caitlin Higgott shares the key takeaways.
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Our panel discussed why communications professionals need to champion their value with senior leaders. Caitlin Higgott shares the key takeaways.
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Communicating the value of communications: lessons from the front line - Stempra
Caitlin Higgott, Communications and Engagement Manager at the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Stempra committee, member shares tips from Stempra’s 2026 Communications Training Day.
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August 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The final blog in our Communications Training Day series is now live.
Our panel discussed why communications professionals need to champion their value with senior leaders. Caitlin Higgott shares the key takeaways.
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Our panel discussed why communications professionals need to champion their value with senior leaders. Caitlin Higgott shares the key takeaways.
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Last night we came together for the Stempra summer social, allowing members to network with both new and familiar faces.
Thanks to all our members who joined us!
Thanks to all our members who joined us!
August 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Last night we came together for the Stempra summer social, allowing members to network with both new and familiar faces.
Thanks to all our members who joined us!
Thanks to all our members who joined us!
Exciting news: our 2026 Buddy Scheme is open for applications!
Running since 2018, the Stempra buddy scheme helps members help each other, providing a constructive environment for career discussion and support. You can sign up to be a mentor or a mentee, or both!
🔗 stempra.org.uk/membership/b...
Running since 2018, the Stempra buddy scheme helps members help each other, providing a constructive environment for career discussion and support. You can sign up to be a mentor or a mentee, or both!
🔗 stempra.org.uk/membership/b...
Buddy Scheme - Stempra
Once you have been matched with your mentor, you should send them an introductory e-mail and try to organise a first meeting within a few weeks of matching.
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July 30, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Exciting news: our 2026 Buddy Scheme is open for applications!
Running since 2018, the Stempra buddy scheme helps members help each other, providing a constructive environment for career discussion and support. You can sign up to be a mentor or a mentee, or both!
🔗 stempra.org.uk/membership/b...
Running since 2018, the Stempra buddy scheme helps members help each other, providing a constructive environment for career discussion and support. You can sign up to be a mentor or a mentee, or both!
🔗 stempra.org.uk/membership/b...
Thank you to over 100 of our members who took the time to fill out the Stempra membership survey! 📝
Head to our website to read the top-line findings and our plans as a Committee for putting the results into action:
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Head to our website to read the top-line findings and our plans as a Committee for putting the results into action:
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
We asked, you answered - the Stempra membership survey - Stempra
In this blog, the Stempra Committee summarise recent feedback from across the membership.
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July 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Thank you to over 100 of our members who took the time to fill out the Stempra membership survey! 📝
Head to our website to read the top-line findings and our plans as a Committee for putting the results into action:
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Head to our website to read the top-line findings and our plans as a Committee for putting the results into action:
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Save the date! 🗓️
We’re heading to @glasgow.ac.uk on Thursday 24 September to connect with fellow Stempra members, learn from colleagues, and listen to some great talks on enhancing communications skills.
Find out more and secure your space 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
We’re heading to @glasgow.ac.uk on Thursday 24 September to connect with fellow Stempra members, learn from colleagues, and listen to some great talks on enhancing communications skills.
Find out more and secure your space 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Stempra Scotland and North of England - Stempra
Join us at the University of Glasgow to connect with fellow Stempra members, learn from colleagues and enhance your skills.
stempra.org.uk
July 15, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Save the date! 🗓️
We’re heading to @glasgow.ac.uk on Thursday 24 September to connect with fellow Stempra members, learn from colleagues, and listen to some great talks on enhancing communications skills.
Find out more and secure your space 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
We’re heading to @glasgow.ac.uk on Thursday 24 September to connect with fellow Stempra members, learn from colleagues, and listen to some great talks on enhancing communications skills.
Find out more and secure your space 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
We will be coming together on 24 July to remember Ruth Francis, former Stempra chair and co-chair, to share memories and celebrate her life.
If you would like to come along, please do register and dress brightly for the occasion: stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
If you would like to come along, please do register and dress brightly for the occasion: stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Memorial - Celebrating the life and work of Ruth Francis - Stempra
Join us for a celebration of the life and work of Ruth Francis.
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June 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM
We will be coming together on 24 July to remember Ruth Francis, former Stempra chair and co-chair, to share memories and celebrate her life.
If you would like to come along, please do register and dress brightly for the occasion: stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
If you would like to come along, please do register and dress brightly for the occasion: stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Last week, we met to discuss how to best evaluate our communications and hear from three insightful panellists: David Schley, Tim Bailey and Claire Bithell.
Thanks to everyone who joined us online and in-person – we’d love to hear what you took away from the session!
Thanks to everyone who joined us online and in-person – we’d love to hear what you took away from the session!
June 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Last week, we met to discuss how to best evaluate our communications and hear from three insightful panellists: David Schley, Tim Bailey and Claire Bithell.
Thanks to everyone who joined us online and in-person – we’d love to hear what you took away from the session!
Thanks to everyone who joined us online and in-person – we’d love to hear what you took away from the session!
Astrid Welford from the Science Media Centre summarises expert views on the misinformation landscape and advice on how to fight back.
Read the next blog in our Communications Training Day series now 🔎: stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Read the next blog in our Communications Training Day series now 🔎: stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Building trust in the age of misinformation - Stempra
Astrid Welford, Trainee Press Officer at the Science Media Centre, summarises expert views on how to fight back against misinformation and the current challenges in doing so, following Stempra’s 2026 ...
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June 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Astrid Welford from the Science Media Centre summarises expert views on the misinformation landscape and advice on how to fight back.
Read the next blog in our Communications Training Day series now 🔎: stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Read the next blog in our Communications Training Day series now 🔎: stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Tomorrow we're hosting "Measuring What Matters" – a practical session on how to meaningfully evaluate your comms activities. Join us online or in London, from 18:30–20:00.
If you're registered already, we'll see you there! If not, there's still time to grab a spot 🔗 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
If you're registered already, we'll see you there! If not, there's still time to grab a spot 🔗 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Measuring What Matters: evaluation to improve communications - Stempra
Whether you’re new to evaluation or looking to strengthen your approach, this event will offer clear frameworks, practical examples and take‑away insights to help you measure what really matters.
stempra.org.uk
June 3, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Tomorrow we're hosting "Measuring What Matters" – a practical session on how to meaningfully evaluate your comms activities. Join us online or in London, from 18:30–20:00.
If you're registered already, we'll see you there! If not, there's still time to grab a spot 🔗 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
If you're registered already, we'll see you there! If not, there's still time to grab a spot 🔗 stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
New in our Communications Training Day blog series! 🌟
We were lucky to have Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter close the day with one of his brilliant sessions on communicating stats well.
Freya Robb from the Science Media Centre shares his key tips 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
We were lucky to have Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter close the day with one of his brilliant sessions on communicating stats well.
Freya Robb from the Science Media Centre shares his key tips 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Communicating stats: “do’s and don’ts” when speaking for numbers - Stempra
Freya Robb, Senior Press Officer at the Science Media Centre, shares tips from Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter’s Stempra 2026 Communications Training Day session, reminding us that science communication ...
stempra.org.uk
May 15, 2026 at 12:45 PM
New in our Communications Training Day blog series! 🌟
We were lucky to have Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter close the day with one of his brilliant sessions on communicating stats well.
Freya Robb from the Science Media Centre shares his key tips 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
We were lucky to have Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter close the day with one of his brilliant sessions on communicating stats well.
Freya Robb from the Science Media Centre shares his key tips 👉 stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
We’re pleased to announce our new co-chairs: Katrina Nevin-Ridley & Inês Crespo! 🎉
Kat and Inês have a wealth of experience across media relations, corporate comms and stakeholder engagement.
We’re excited to work with them and our other new committee members! 🔗 stempra.org.uk/our-committee
Kat and Inês have a wealth of experience across media relations, corporate comms and stakeholder engagement.
We’re excited to work with them and our other new committee members! 🔗 stempra.org.uk/our-committee
May 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM
We’re pleased to announce our new co-chairs: Katrina Nevin-Ridley & Inês Crespo! 🎉
Kat and Inês have a wealth of experience across media relations, corporate comms and stakeholder engagement.
We’re excited to work with them and our other new committee members! 🔗 stempra.org.uk/our-committee
Kat and Inês have a wealth of experience across media relations, corporate comms and stakeholder engagement.
We’re excited to work with them and our other new committee members! 🔗 stempra.org.uk/our-committee
Huge thanks to our outgoing co chairs, Shane Canning and Fareha Lasker. 👏 Their leadership has shaped and strengthened Stempra. You’ll both be missed, and so will our other outgoing committee members: Freya, Nicola and Arjun! New co chairs were announced at the last AGM – public update coming soon.
May 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Huge thanks to our outgoing co chairs, Shane Canning and Fareha Lasker. 👏 Their leadership has shaped and strengthened Stempra. You’ll both be missed, and so will our other outgoing committee members: Freya, Nicola and Arjun! New co chairs were announced at the last AGM – public update coming soon.
Join us for a practical session on how to meaningfully evaluate communications activity.
Date: Thursday 4th June
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Location: hybrid, with the in-person element being held at SMC offices, Euston
Find out more - stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Date: Thursday 4th June
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Location: hybrid, with the in-person element being held at SMC offices, Euston
Find out more - stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Measuring What Matters: evaluation to improve communications - Stempra
Whether you’re new to evaluation or looking to strengthen your approach, this event will offer clear frameworks, practical examples and take‑away insights to help you measure what really matters.
stempra.org.uk
May 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Join us for a practical session on how to meaningfully evaluate communications activity.
Date: Thursday 4th June
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Location: hybrid, with the in-person element being held at SMC offices, Euston
Find out more - stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Date: Thursday 4th June
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Location: hybrid, with the in-person element being held at SMC offices, Euston
Find out more - stempra.org.uk/resources/ev...
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and dip into the next blog. Here four seasoned science communicators talk through their career journeys and share insights they’ve picked up along the way.
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More to come from the training day, so watch this space!
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
More to come from the training day, so watch this space!
Navigating career journeys in science communication - Stempra
Clare Green, Media and Communications Officer at the Francis Crick Institute and Stempra committee member shares highlights from a panel on “squiggly” science communication careers at Stempra’s 2026 C...
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April 30, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and dip into the next blog. Here four seasoned science communicators talk through their career journeys and share insights they’ve picked up along the way.
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
More to come from the training day, so watch this space!
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
More to come from the training day, so watch this space!
How do journalists really want to hear from comms teams?
Our latest CTD 2026 blog captures their key do’s and don’ts:
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Our latest CTD 2026 blog captures their key do’s and don’ts:
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Straight from the horse's mouth: Do’s and don’ts for communication officers - Stempra
Ed Day, Press Officer at the Science Media Centre and Stempra Treasurer shares tips from the journalists you pitch to every day.
stempra.org.uk
April 17, 2026 at 9:14 AM
How do journalists really want to hear from comms teams?
Our latest CTD 2026 blog captures their key do’s and don’ts:
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Our latest CTD 2026 blog captures their key do’s and don’ts:
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Delighted to share the first blog from Stempra’s Communications Training Day 2026 – a fabtastic behind‑the‑scenes read on what it’s like to help run the day and do “networking without the ick”.
If you’d like to be part of 2027’s #TeamMingle, keep your eyes peeled!
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
If you’d like to be part of 2027’s #TeamMingle, keep your eyes peeled!
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
STEMPRA CTD 2026: why being on the organising committee was ‘networking without the ick’ - Stempra
Jane Shepley, a freelance writer and editor, gives a behind-the-scenes view on volunteering to organise STEMPRA’s Communications Training Day 2026 and how it became “networking without the ick.”
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April 2, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Delighted to share the first blog from Stempra’s Communications Training Day 2026 – a fabtastic behind‑the‑scenes read on what it’s like to help run the day and do “networking without the ick”.
If you’d like to be part of 2027’s #TeamMingle, keep your eyes peeled!
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
If you’d like to be part of 2027’s #TeamMingle, keep your eyes peeled!
stempra.org.uk/resources/ne...
Congratulations to our Rob Dawson Highly Commended recipient – @duncan-banks.bsky.social, academic tutor at the @openuniversity.bsky.social.
Duncan is a champion for the value of science communication and the importance of making neuroscience inclusive.
Duncan is a champion for the value of science communication and the importance of making neuroscience inclusive.
March 25, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Congratulations to our Rob Dawson Highly Commended recipient – @duncan-banks.bsky.social, academic tutor at the @openuniversity.bsky.social.
Duncan is a champion for the value of science communication and the importance of making neuroscience inclusive.
Duncan is a champion for the value of science communication and the importance of making neuroscience inclusive.
Congratulations to our Rob Dawson Mentorship Award winner – Morgane Danielou, Head of Global Communications at @targetmalaria.org!
Morgane had really gone above and beyond to have a positive impact on the career and life of her mentee.
Morgane had really gone above and beyond to have a positive impact on the career and life of her mentee.
March 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Congratulations to our Rob Dawson Mentorship Award winner – Morgane Danielou, Head of Global Communications at @targetmalaria.org!
Morgane had really gone above and beyond to have a positive impact on the career and life of her mentee.
Morgane had really gone above and beyond to have a positive impact on the career and life of her mentee.
We’re deeply saddened to share that our friend and colleague @roobina.bsky.social has passed away after several months of illness.
Ruth was a long-time Stempra member, former Chair, and a generous, creative force in science communication.
We’re collecting memories at [email protected]
Ruth was a long-time Stempra member, former Chair, and a generous, creative force in science communication.
We’re collecting memories at [email protected]
March 24, 2026 at 3:41 PM
We’re deeply saddened to share that our friend and colleague @roobina.bsky.social has passed away after several months of illness.
Ruth was a long-time Stempra member, former Chair, and a generous, creative force in science communication.
We’re collecting memories at [email protected]
Ruth was a long-time Stempra member, former Chair, and a generous, creative force in science communication.
We’re collecting memories at [email protected]
⏰ Final callout for Stempra members!
Our member survey closes on Mon and we’d love to hear from you before it wraps up.
Your responses help shape what Stempra does next - events, resources, and more. Every voice counts. 💬
👉 Check your inbox for the email titled ‘Stempra Member Insights Survey’.
Our member survey closes on Mon and we’d love to hear from you before it wraps up.
Your responses help shape what Stempra does next - events, resources, and more. Every voice counts. 💬
👉 Check your inbox for the email titled ‘Stempra Member Insights Survey’.
March 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM
⏰ Final callout for Stempra members!
Our member survey closes on Mon and we’d love to hear from you before it wraps up.
Your responses help shape what Stempra does next - events, resources, and more. Every voice counts. 💬
👉 Check your inbox for the email titled ‘Stempra Member Insights Survey’.
Our member survey closes on Mon and we’d love to hear from you before it wraps up.
Your responses help shape what Stempra does next - events, resources, and more. Every voice counts. 💬
👉 Check your inbox for the email titled ‘Stempra Member Insights Survey’.
👋 Reminder for Stempra members - our virtual AGM is coming up soon!
If you’ve not already signed up, check your membership email titled ‘Stempra AGM March 2026’ for the details and link to join.
Whether you’re a long‑timer or newly joined, we’d love to see you there and hear your perspective!
If you’ve not already signed up, check your membership email titled ‘Stempra AGM March 2026’ for the details and link to join.
Whether you’re a long‑timer or newly joined, we’d love to see you there and hear your perspective!
March 18, 2026 at 11:52 AM
👋 Reminder for Stempra members - our virtual AGM is coming up soon!
If you’ve not already signed up, check your membership email titled ‘Stempra AGM March 2026’ for the details and link to join.
Whether you’re a long‑timer or newly joined, we’d love to see you there and hear your perspective!
If you’ve not already signed up, check your membership email titled ‘Stempra AGM March 2026’ for the details and link to join.
Whether you’re a long‑timer or newly joined, we’d love to see you there and hear your perspective!
The Stempra Member Insights Survey is open, your voice shapes what comes next at Stempra. 💬
The survey closes on Monday 23/03/26.
Haven’t filled it in yet? Head to your inbox and search 'Stempra Member Insights Survey.” It only takes 5–10 minutes and it’ll help steer where we go next together. 💡
The survey closes on Monday 23/03/26.
Haven’t filled it in yet? Head to your inbox and search 'Stempra Member Insights Survey.” It only takes 5–10 minutes and it’ll help steer where we go next together. 💡
March 16, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The Stempra Member Insights Survey is open, your voice shapes what comes next at Stempra. 💬
The survey closes on Monday 23/03/26.
Haven’t filled it in yet? Head to your inbox and search 'Stempra Member Insights Survey.” It only takes 5–10 minutes and it’ll help steer where we go next together. 💡
The survey closes on Monday 23/03/26.
Haven’t filled it in yet? Head to your inbox and search 'Stempra Member Insights Survey.” It only takes 5–10 minutes and it’ll help steer where we go next together. 💡
💡 You’ve seen the email, now’s the moment to have your say!
Stempra’s Member Insights Survey is open and every response helps shape what’s next for our network.
Haven’t filled it in yet? Pop into your inbox and search for 'Stempra Member Insights Survey'.
Stempra’s Member Insights Survey is open and every response helps shape what’s next for our network.
Haven’t filled it in yet? Pop into your inbox and search for 'Stempra Member Insights Survey'.
March 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
💡 You’ve seen the email, now’s the moment to have your say!
Stempra’s Member Insights Survey is open and every response helps shape what’s next for our network.
Haven’t filled it in yet? Pop into your inbox and search for 'Stempra Member Insights Survey'.
Stempra’s Member Insights Survey is open and every response helps shape what’s next for our network.
Haven’t filled it in yet? Pop into your inbox and search for 'Stempra Member Insights Survey'.
Nominations close today for the Rob Dawson Mentorship Award! Great mentors shape careers, build confidence, and strengthen our community. If someone has done that for you, now’s the perfect time to thank them.
Learn more and submit your nomination here - stempra.org.uk/membership/r...
Learn more and submit your nomination here - stempra.org.uk/membership/r...
Rob Dawson
Mentorship Award - Stempra
Nominations are open for this year.Please submit your nominations via this form by Friday 6 March.
stempra.org.uk
March 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Nominations close today for the Rob Dawson Mentorship Award! Great mentors shape careers, build confidence, and strengthen our community. If someone has done that for you, now’s the perfect time to thank them.
Learn more and submit your nomination here - stempra.org.uk/membership/r...
Learn more and submit your nomination here - stempra.org.uk/membership/r...
Nominations close on Friday for the Rob Dawson Mentorship Award! If you’re fortunate enough to have someone who inspires, guides and champions you, now’s the perfect time to thank them.
Learn more about the award and submit your nomination here 👇
stempra.org.uk/membership/r...
Learn more about the award and submit your nomination here 👇
stempra.org.uk/membership/r...
Rob Dawson
Mentorship Award - Stempra
Nominations are open for this year.Please submit your nominations via this form by Friday 6 March.
stempra.org.uk
March 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Nominations close on Friday for the Rob Dawson Mentorship Award! If you’re fortunate enough to have someone who inspires, guides and champions you, now’s the perfect time to thank them.
Learn more about the award and submit your nomination here 👇
stempra.org.uk/membership/r...
Learn more about the award and submit your nomination here 👇
stempra.org.uk/membership/r...