There’s a lot of good science communication happening across Europe, but a surprising amount of it still stays in its bubble. People develop methods, run programmes, and build expertise, but connecting and collaborating across different contexts and countries isn’t always easy. COALESCE, an EU-funded project we’re part of, has been working to change that. And now a key piece of that work is live: the European Competence Centre for Science Communication.
What does it actually do?
The platform is designed for people working in science communication, whether you’re a researcher trying to communicate your work more effectively, a museum educator, a journalist covering science policy, or someone running engagement programmes in a community setting. It does a few things that have been surprisingly hard to do until now.
It lets you find people. Members can create profiles, share what they’re working on, and find others working on similar themes, methods, or regions. It’s also a space for sharing opportunities like training programmes, events, open calls, and resources, all in one searchable place rather than scattered across mailing lists and word of mouth.
Beyond networking, the Competence Centre also offers a growing programme of training sessions. The SciComm Lunchtime Series runs monthly two-hour sessions on topics ranging from tackling misinformation to science communication in times of crisis, with trainers from universities and organisations across Europe. Our own Alexandre Torres is leading a session on stakeholder engagement on July 8, exploring methods for inclusive, needs-driven engagement in research, so be sure to catch it!
Get involved
Signing up takes a few minutes. Head to scicommcentre.eu, create a profile, and start exploring!
The platform is designed to grow with the community that uses it. The more practitioners who sign up and contribute, the more useful it becomes. Come find your people.
