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Physics Communicators Group Inaugral Meeting and AGM
Date: | 9 September 2009 |
Venue: | Institute of Physics, London |
Organised by: | IOP Physics Communicators Group |
The Physics Communicators Inaugural Meeting brings together two well known figures in the world of physics and science communication and offers you the chance to meet other members and shape the future direction of group activities.
Professor Sir William Wakeham will give the keynote address reflecting on his recent report into the health and image of physics in the UK.
Sue Stocklmayer is Director of the Centre for Public Awareness of Science at the Australian National University and will present the second keynote lecture examining how the visitors to science centres interact and react to the exhibits and environment.
Networking opportunities and workshops covering topics from "Beyond the Lecture - Where Next?" to "What makes good communicators?" will give delegates the chance to discuss and debate.
Programme
| 1030 | Registration and Coffee | |
| 1100 | Welcome and Introduction Professor Averil McDonald (Chair, IOP Physics Communicators Group, University of Reading) | |
| 1110 | The Image of Physics Professor Sir William Wakeham (Vice-Chancellor, University of Southampton) | |
| 1150 | Discussion | |
| 1200 | Communicating physics to the public - what do people really learn Sue Stocklmayer (Director, Centre for the Pulic Awareness of Science, Australian National University) | |
| 1230 | Discussion | |
| 1240 | Speed Networking | Distil your essence into 30 seconds |
| 1300 | Lunch | |
| 1400 | Annual General Meeting | |
| 1430 | Physics Communication and the Institute of Physics Professor Peter Main (Director of Education, Institute of Physics) | |
| 1500 | Discussion Groups | 1. What makes a great physics communicator? 2. Education vs Communication: Is there a difference? Does it matter? 3. Perception vs Image of Physics: if the perception of physics is so good how can the image be improved? 4. Beyond the lecture: where next for physics communication? |
| 1545 | Tea Break | |
| 1610 | Summaries and Concluding Remarks | |
| 1630 | Meeting Closes | |
Registration
| Early registration deadline | 26 August 2009 |
| Registration deadline | 4 September 2009 |
The registration fee includes attendance at all lectures, refreshments and lunch and all conference material.
Fees:
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| On or before 26 August 2009 | From 27 August 2009 | |
| Member | £25 | £45 |
| Concessionary | £14 | £34 |
| Non Member | £50 | £70 |
| Student Non Member | £29 | £49 |
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