Communication and the environment »

This diverse research theme focuses on the many facets of communication in the discussion and presentation of environmental science. 

Cross-cultural perspectives in science communication »

As science communicators, it is important to formulate strategies and increase our understanding when communicating to culturally diverse audiences.

Fiction, science and the public »

This research theme investigates the intersections between fiction, science and the public, where 'fiction' includes fictional stories told through film, television, radio, theatre, novels, short stories, comics and computer games.

Food and agricultural communication »

Communication about food is increasingly complex in a world of food-related controversies, amongst fad diets, foodborne illnesses, genetically modified organisms, food scarcity and more. 

Health and medical communication »

This research theme focuses on aspects of the communication of sciences that are interwoven with health and medical phenomena.

Informal learning, science centres, and social aspects of science education »

Examining aspects of formal and informal science learning that contribute to people's attitudes and relationships to science.

New media and science communication »

Place and uses of new media in science communication.

Organisational science communication »

This research theme explores key issues affecting science communication within and between organisations, with a focus on understanding these relationships. 

Science and the arts »

Collaborations between people in the arts and sciences are constantly producing new knowledges and finding new ways to engage people with both the arts and the sciences. 

Science communication theory and practice »

Testing specific elements of science communication theory and its relationship to practice.

Science in the media »

This research theme examines the intersections of science, the media and the public.

Science, policy and government »

Investigating the nature of communications between governments and scientific research.

SPICE Hub – Science Popularisation in Culture and Entertainment  »

Studying Popular Culture & Science reveals where cultural narratives about science fit within the science-society relationship. If popular culture represents public perspectives on science and scientists, what can we learn from those representations?