Voice of Young Science
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The VoYS programme encourages early career researchers to play an active role in public discussions about science.
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Voice of Young Science (VoYS) is our growing international community of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are inspired and motivated to take responsibility for the public conversation about science ...
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Voice of Young Science (VoYS) is a growing international community of Early Career Researchers
We provide training, resources + opportunities for ECRs to build confidence + skills to engage in public discourse around science, research + research processes
Join network tinyurl.com/2pu782cd
Voice of Young Science (VoYS) is a growing international community of Early Career Researchers
We provide training, resources + opportunities for ECRs to build confidence + skills to engage in public discourse around science, research + research processes
Join network tinyurl.com/2pu782cd
Our Standing up for Science workshops equip ECRs with the skills they need to discuss complex science topics with a wide range of audiences. Our next workshop is in Edinburgh on Friday the 16th of October, apply for your free place now senseaboutscience.org/voys/worksho...!
October 1, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Our Standing up for Science workshops equip ECRs with the skills they need to discuss complex science topics with a wide range of audiences. Our next workshop is in Edinburgh on Friday the 16th of October, apply for your free place now senseaboutscience.org/voys/worksho...!
At our recent online Standing Up for Science workshop we asked our expert panellists their advice for Early Career Researchers looking to kickstart their work in engagement, swipe through to see what they said and apply for your place at a future workshop here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/voys/
September 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM
At our recent online Standing Up for Science workshop we asked our expert panellists their advice for Early Career Researchers looking to kickstart their work in engagement, swipe through to see what they said and apply for your place at a future workshop here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/voys/
At our Standing up for Science Workshops, we support ECRs to navigate the complex environment of polarisation, disinformation and information being taken out of context Our next workshop is online on 11 September apply for your FREE place here forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0UKURfyV6y
August 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
At our Standing up for Science Workshops, we support ECRs to navigate the complex environment of polarisation, disinformation and information being taken out of context Our next workshop is online on 11 September apply for your FREE place here forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0UKURfyV6y
At our Standing Up for Science workshop last month, we asked our expert panellists their one key piece of advice for ECRS embarking on engagement. Swipe to see what each panellist said and sign up for our upcoming workshops on our website 📷 senseaboutscience.org/voys/
July 20, 2026 at 4:09 PM
At our Standing Up for Science workshop last month, we asked our expert panellists their one key piece of advice for ECRS embarking on engagement. Swipe to see what each panellist said and sign up for our upcoming workshops on our website 📷 senseaboutscience.org/voys/
Take a look at the new #podcast from our partners @sebiology.bsky.social!
Living Biology 🎧 is here!
A new SEB #Podcast from the Society for Experimental Biology (@sebiology.bsky.social) exploring the people and ideas behind experimental biology.
🚨 Launch special: 2 episodes available now
Listen here:
www.sebiology.org/ressources/s...
A new SEB #Podcast from the Society for Experimental Biology (@sebiology.bsky.social) exploring the people and ideas behind experimental biology.
🚨 Launch special: 2 episodes available now
Listen here:
www.sebiology.org/ressources/s...
June 29, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Take a look at the new #podcast from our partners @sebiology.bsky.social!
Thanks to all who attended our Standing up for Science workshop today and to our wonderful panellists. While we were upset that we could no longer host the event in person at the Institute of Physics we were delighted to see so many engaged researchers online with us today.
June 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Thanks to all who attended our Standing up for Science workshop today and to our wonderful panellists. While we were upset that we could no longer host the event in person at the Institute of Physics we were delighted to see so many engaged researchers online with us today.
Applications will close this week so make sure to secure your free place!
Attend our workshop later this month to learn from media, policy and engagement experts on how to communicate your research in public debates, and meet other likeminded ECRs. Friday 26th June, 10am - 4pm Institute of Physics, London Apply for your free place now👉 bit.ly/4uK4wEX
June 16, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Applications will close this week so make sure to secure your free place!
Attend our workshop later this month to learn from media, policy and engagement experts on how to communicate your research in public debates, and meet other likeminded ECRs. Friday 26th June, 10am - 4pm Institute of Physics, London Apply for your free place now👉 bit.ly/4uK4wEX
June 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Attend our workshop later this month to learn from media, policy and engagement experts on how to communicate your research in public debates, and meet other likeminded ECRs. Friday 26th June, 10am - 4pm Institute of Physics, London Apply for your free place now👉 bit.ly/4uK4wEX
Our most recent Standing up for Science workshop in Norwich was such a hit, we just had to share some insights from our attendees
If this video resonates with you, sign up to our next workshop in London, Friday 26 June, the Institute of Physics, 10am–4pm
senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
If this video resonates with you, sign up to our next workshop in London, Friday 26 June, the Institute of Physics, 10am–4pm
senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
June 1, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Our most recent Standing up for Science workshop in Norwich was such a hit, we just had to share some insights from our attendees
If this video resonates with you, sign up to our next workshop in London, Friday 26 June, the Institute of Physics, 10am–4pm
senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
If this video resonates with you, sign up to our next workshop in London, Friday 26 June, the Institute of Physics, 10am–4pm
senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
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❗️Nominations are open❗️
The 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety.org is now open for nominations!
Celebrate researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominate or enter👇
johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com
The 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety.org is now open for nominations!
Celebrate researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominate or enter👇
johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com
June 1, 2026 at 11:20 AM
❗️Nominations are open❗️
The 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety.org is now open for nominations!
Celebrate researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominate or enter👇
johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com
The 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety.org is now open for nominations!
Celebrate researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominate or enter👇
johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com
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Who will you nominate for the 2026 John Maddox Prize?
The John Maddox prize recognises researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (or even the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominations open 1st June 2026
With @royalsociety.org
Learn more 👇
senseaboutscience.org/john-maddox-...
The John Maddox prize recognises researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (or even the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominations open 1st June 2026
With @royalsociety.org
Learn more 👇
senseaboutscience.org/john-maddox-...
senseaboutscience.org
May 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Who will you nominate for the 2026 John Maddox Prize?
The John Maddox prize recognises researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (or even the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominations open 1st June 2026
With @royalsociety.org
Learn more 👇
senseaboutscience.org/john-maddox-...
The John Maddox prize recognises researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (or even the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominations open 1st June 2026
With @royalsociety.org
Learn more 👇
senseaboutscience.org/john-maddox-...
🧪 Today, we hosted our second Standing Up for Science Workshop of the year!
May 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM
🧪 Today, we hosted our second Standing Up for Science Workshop of the year!
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Get inspired - join Sense about Science director Tracey Brown, OBE, at EXPeditions Base Camp, an online discussion in science.
Come along on May 19th · 5:30 pm (UK) for Base Camp: Science as a Calling.
@expeditions.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk
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Come along on May 19th · 5:30 pm (UK) for Base Camp: Science as a Calling.
@expeditions.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk
luma.com/tuegueaa
May 7, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Get inspired - join Sense about Science director Tracey Brown, OBE, at EXPeditions Base Camp, an online discussion in science.
Come along on May 19th · 5:30 pm (UK) for Base Camp: Science as a Calling.
@expeditions.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk
luma.com/tuegueaa
Come along on May 19th · 5:30 pm (UK) for Base Camp: Science as a Calling.
@expeditions.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk
luma.com/tuegueaa
Join us for our next Standing up for Science workshop, to gain skills and confidence in communicating research!
📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Norwich Research Park
Apply for your place: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Norwich Research Park
Apply for your place: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
April 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Join us for our next Standing up for Science workshop, to gain skills and confidence in communicating research!
📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Norwich Research Park
Apply for your place: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Norwich Research Park
Apply for your place: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
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📢 Hiring: Communications Officer
Join us to help champion evidence and transparency in public life.
Creative, tech-savvy, and ready to make an impact?
📍 London | 💷 £30k
⏰ Deadline: 13 April, 9am
More info ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/vacancies/
Join us to help champion evidence and transparency in public life.
Creative, tech-savvy, and ready to make an impact?
📍 London | 💷 £30k
⏰ Deadline: 13 April, 9am
More info ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/vacancies/
March 23, 2026 at 11:05 AM
📢 Hiring: Communications Officer
Join us to help champion evidence and transparency in public life.
Creative, tech-savvy, and ready to make an impact?
📍 London | 💷 £30k
⏰ Deadline: 13 April, 9am
More info ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/vacancies/
Join us to help champion evidence and transparency in public life.
Creative, tech-savvy, and ready to make an impact?
📍 London | 💷 £30k
⏰ Deadline: 13 April, 9am
More info ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/vacancies/
We're delighted you were able to join us! 😊
For information on future workshops and access to our resources, visit our website: senseaboutscience.org/voys/
For information on future workshops and access to our resources, visit our website: senseaboutscience.org/voys/
March 24, 2026 at 10:37 AM
We're delighted you were able to join us! 😊
For information on future workshops and access to our resources, visit our website: senseaboutscience.org/voys/
For information on future workshops and access to our resources, visit our website: senseaboutscience.org/voys/
🧑🔬 Today we hosted our first Standing up for Science Workshop of the year!
March 20, 2026 at 5:24 PM
🧑🔬 Today we hosted our first Standing up for Science Workshop of the year!
Are you an Early Career Researcher who wants to build your skills and confidence to talk about your research?
Join our Standing up for Science Workshop!
🗓 Friday, 20 March 2026
⏰ 09:30 – 15:45
📍 University of Manchester
Apply here: bit.ly/4b9iibH
#ECR #VoYS #Workshop
Join our Standing up for Science Workshop!
🗓 Friday, 20 March 2026
⏰ 09:30 – 15:45
📍 University of Manchester
Apply here: bit.ly/4b9iibH
#ECR #VoYS #Workshop
March 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Are you an Early Career Researcher who wants to build your skills and confidence to talk about your research?
Join our Standing up for Science Workshop!
🗓 Friday, 20 March 2026
⏰ 09:30 – 15:45
📍 University of Manchester
Apply here: bit.ly/4b9iibH
#ECR #VoYS #Workshop
Join our Standing up for Science Workshop!
🗓 Friday, 20 March 2026
⏰ 09:30 – 15:45
📍 University of Manchester
Apply here: bit.ly/4b9iibH
#ECR #VoYS #Workshop
Today we held our EU focused Standing Up for Science workshop. Early Career Researchers heard from our expert panellists on why its important to engage with the media, public and policymakers and how to start.
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Today we held our EU focused Standing Up for Science workshop. Early Career Researchers heard from our expert panellists on why its important to engage with the media, public and policymakers and how to start.
🤝Meet the first confirmed panellists for our Standing up for Science online workshop. This workshop is focused on engaging with policymakers, the media and the public in the EU. More panellists to be confirmed soon! 🌟Join us on November 28th! 📌Apply here: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🤝Meet the first confirmed panellists for our Standing up for Science online workshop. This workshop is focused on engaging with policymakers, the media and the public in the EU. More panellists to be confirmed soon! 🌟Join us on November 28th! 📌Apply here: senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...
🌟Join us for our next Standing up for Science online workshop on November 28th, focused on engaging with EU policymakers and media! 🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research 📌Apply here: senseaboutscience.org/voys/worksho...
October 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🌟Join us for our next Standing up for Science online workshop on November 28th, focused on engaging with EU policymakers and media! 🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research 📌Apply here: senseaboutscience.org/voys/worksho...
On Friday we held our 5th Standing Up for Science workshop of the year, aiming to equip and inspire early career researchers to engage with policy and media professionals and stand up for science and evidence in public discussion.
October 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
On Friday we held our 5th Standing Up for Science workshop of the year, aiming to equip and inspire early career researchers to engage with policy and media professionals and stand up for science and evidence in public discussion.
Meet the panellists for our Standing Up for Science workshop at Edinburgh!
Hear from journalists, policy experts and experienced researchers - get the practical tools you need to communicate your research confidently.
Register now: senseaboutscience.org/activities/e...
Hear from journalists, policy experts and experienced researchers - get the practical tools you need to communicate your research confidently.
Register now: senseaboutscience.org/activities/e...
October 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Meet the panellists for our Standing Up for Science workshop at Edinburgh!
Hear from journalists, policy experts and experienced researchers - get the practical tools you need to communicate your research confidently.
Register now: senseaboutscience.org/activities/e...
Hear from journalists, policy experts and experienced researchers - get the practical tools you need to communicate your research confidently.
Register now: senseaboutscience.org/activities/e...
Evidence Week is a great way to get your voice heard, especially as an Early Career Researcher! Submit your questions below 👇
Do you want to see the evidence behind AI, energy, council tax, cost of living and more?
Help us raise these topics during the opening discussion with MPs, peers and national experts at #EvidenceWeek.
🗳️ Vote now!
bit.ly/evidenceweek
Help us raise these topics during the opening discussion with MPs, peers and national experts at #EvidenceWeek.
🗳️ Vote now!
bit.ly/evidenceweek
Ask Parliament
Ask Parliament Voters care about the evidence behind policy decisions. That’s why Evidence Week in Parliament opens with a Reverse Select Committee, where on Monday 3rd November 2025, the public will ...
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August 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Evidence Week is a great way to get your voice heard, especially as an Early Career Researcher! Submit your questions below 👇
🌟Join us for our next Standing up for Science workshop in Edinburgh at the Climate Change Institute on 10 October 2025!
🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research
📌Apply for your free spot: bit.ly/SUfS_Edinb_25
🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research
📌Apply for your free spot: bit.ly/SUfS_Edinb_25
August 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🌟Join us for our next Standing up for Science workshop in Edinburgh at the Climate Change Institute on 10 October 2025!
🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research
📌Apply for your free spot: bit.ly/SUfS_Edinb_25
🤝Meet other early career researchers & speak with our panel of experts about effectively communicating your research
📌Apply for your free spot: bit.ly/SUfS_Edinb_25