Are you passionate about your research? Do you think it is important for good science and evidence to be communicated to a wider audience? What can you do about misconceptions and misinformation about science? The 'Standing Up for Science media workshop' is open to early career researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job) and will be held on Friday 27 March 2009 in Manchester. These workshops are very popular and there are only 35 places available. Please apply with a CV and covering letter explaining your reason for applying to Julia Wilson at: [email protected] or post to: Sense About Science, 25 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EG. Please also state any affiliations you hold. The closing date for applications is Friday 13 March 2009. For further information please click on the link below.

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