capacity building session murcia, 17-18 april 2013 exploring sustainability of science communication...
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Capacity building sessionMurcia, 17-18 April 2013
Exploring sustainability of science communication activities
LAUREN WICKMAN, SCIENTIFIC CULTURE UNIT RUVID
Non-profit association created in 2001 in Valencia (Spain)
Composed of the 7 universities of the Valencian Region
Executive Committee: Pro-Vice-Chancellors for R&D
General Assembly: universities, sponsors, honorary members
Income: universities, sponsors, public subsidies, delivery of services
Human resources: 3 permanent employees, 1 president
Aims: encourage scientific cooperation between universities in R&D
represent universities’ interests among stakeholders and policy-makers
promote the transfer of knowledge to society
Who are we?
Created in 2007, launched by the National Foundation for S&T
Science communication: reporting of the University R&D results
General dissemination of scientific knowledge to citizenship
Training, counseling and education
Scientific Culture Unit
Photography competition
2012: 729 photographs, 302 participants
On-line competition (Spanish):
www.ruvid.org/comoveslaciencia
Number of days: 17 Sept - 19 Nov
Costs:
Reprogramme website (2010): 1200€
Prizes 2,700 € + present jury
Leaflets & letters + distribution: 530€
1 person part time over 4 m (with support)
Photography competition
Teacher guide: A look at science
Teachers’ competition
Teachers’ Training Centres (GVA)
Age group: adaptable (14 to 17)
Sent to 700 schools in 2011
3000€ aprox. (prize, design,
copies, distribution)
Reusable
To be included on new website
School activities: guide
School activities: prizes
Exhibition: How do you see science?
Selection of 90 photos - 1st edition 2010, updated with best new entries
Public recognition of winners and their teachers
1 person coordinates the activity with centre and sets up the exhibition
School activities: prizes
Exhibition: How do you see science?
Whole school benefits: teachers, students and parents
Teachers organise visits and side activities tailored to each age group
Science surrounds us: different points of view (adults, students, scientists)
School activities: prizes
Entertaining science activity for the class (20 to 40 students, 2 hours)
Teacher chooses one from our catalogue: robotics, neuroscience…
Speakers are University lecturers: 100€ + travel expenses
1 person coordinates the activity
1500€ to print photos (2010-2012) and 1 person to coordinate
Funds: RUVID and universities. Others show interest but no budget
Exhibited in 9 venues in the Valencian Region during 1 to 2 months
Over 6000 visitors of all ages + permanent on-line gallery
Photography exhibition
Photography exhibition
Summer camps and open days at the universities
The future
Micromundo (Microworld): 40 large format microscope photos
Thanks for your attention!
Asociación RUVIDINTRAS, Calle Serpis, 2946022 Valencia (SPAIN)
www.ruvid.org
www.ruvid.org/comoveslaciencia
Lauren [email protected]. 961 625 478