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Capacity building session Murcia, 17-18 April 2013

Capacity building session Murcia, 17-18 April 2013. Exploring sustainability of science communication activities LAUREN WICKMAN, SCIENTIFIC CULTURE UNIT RUVID. Who are we?. Non-profit association created in 2001 in Valencia (Spain) Composed of the 7 universities of the Valencian Region

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Capacity building session Murcia, 17-18 April 2013

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  1. Capacity building sessionMurcia, 17-18 April 2013 Exploring sustainability of science communication activities LAUREN WICKMAN, SCIENTIFIC CULTURE UNIT RUVID

  2. Who are we? 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

  3. Scientific Culture Unit 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

  4. Photography competition

  5. 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)

  6. School activities: guide 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

  7. 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

  8. 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)

  9. 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

  10. Photography exhibition 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

  11. Photography exhibition • Summer camps and open days at the universities

  12. The future • Micromundo (Microworld): 40 large format microscope photos

  13. Thanks for your attention! Asociación RUVID INTRAS, Calle Serpis, 29 46022 Valencia (SPAIN) www.ruvid.org www.ruvid.org/comoveslaciencia Lauren Wickman comunicacion@ruvid.org Tel. 961 625 478

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