Communicating science: social media and other means - Pitfalls and benefits | #ESCAIDE2022

In this tenth Eurosurveillance seminar at ESCAIDE, the panel members explore and discuss new ways of presenting and translating knowledge in science communication.

Scientific journals and experts are generally considered trusted information sources. As an open access scientific journal, Eurosurveillance plays a role in assuring quality, upholding standards and disseminating scholarly content. Science communication and knowledge translation skills are important for researchers and public health experts to retain trust and reach out. Being aware and taking into account the strengths and possible pitfalls of various science communication means can help to ‘get messages through’, retain credibility and gauge the risk of becoming a possible target of personal attacks or even harassment.

Whether it is using social media as vehicle to present new findings, give further context or comment on published work, or collaborating with science communicators and journalists to explain research to wider audiences, there are many ways for scientists and experts to present and discuss research.

Moderated by: Mario Fafangel (National Institute of Public Health, Slovenia)
Speakers: Isabella Eckerle (University of Geneva, Switzerland) and Pampa García Molina (Science Media Centre, Spain