#9 Introducing UCL’s new Master’s in Science Communication (MSc) | WeAreSTS

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ProfJoeCain talks with Dr. Melanie Smallman and Dr. Jean-Baptiste Gouyon about UCL’s new Master’s in Science Communication (MSc). They discuss the philosophy behind the degree, some of its key modules, and how it is designed to balance practical skill development with foundational theory in communications. There also is discussion about how they plan to give this degree global relevance, careers thinking, and how activities in the degree will tie into other activities around UCL and around London.

Our discussion also identifies some key information for prospective applicants. If you think you might want to join us, this episode will give a smooth introduction to the new degree.

More information is available on the STS website:

https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/msc

For questions about admissions, email:

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In the interview, we discussed several examples of excellent science communication. These examples were:

• Falling Walls Engage for the project “Aquí Nos Cuidamos”.
• The ePOP Concept for the project “The ePOPers Network”

Featuring

Interviewees:

Dr Melanie Smallman, Associate Professor in Science and Technology Studies . Melanie also appears on WeAreSTS episode #6.

Dr Jean-Baptiste Gouyon, Associate Professor in Science Communication . Jean-Baptiste also appears on WeAreSTS episode #2.

Interviewer:

Professor Joe Cain, Professor in History and Philosophy of Biology

Music credits

“Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod

https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Sweeter Vermouth," by Kevin MacLeod

https://filmmusic.io/song/4450-sweeter-vermouth

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Production information

Editing and post-production by Professor Joe Cain.

Podcast information

“WeAreSTS” is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, and to leave feedback about the show, visit us online:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast

STS Students and staff also can find on the website information about how to get involved with our programme.

“WeAreSTS” producer is Professor Joe Cain.

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