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Science Media Centre

an independent press office helping to ensure that the public have access to the best scientific evidence and expertise through the news media when science hits the headlines
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For Journalists

The Science Media Centre provides journalists with what they need in the timeframe they need it, from interviews with leading experts to timely press briefings on topical issues.

for scientists

As well as providing advice and support to scientists already engaging with the media, the Science Media Centre runs events to introduce experts to what that involves.

for press officers

Primarily a press office, the Science Media Centre works closely with press officers from universities, industry, research funders and leading science and engineering institutions.

iodine in pregnancy

Although iodine deficiency is more often thought to be a problem of developing countries, concern is increasing that iodine deficiency has returned in some groups in the UK, such as pregnant women and those of childbearing age. Authors of a study published in the Lancet assessed whether iodine deficiency in pregnant women could be having an adverse effect on their children’s cognition. read more

iodine and pregnancy

A study of around 1000 UK mothers and their children, published in The Lancet, revealed that iodine deficiency in pregnancy may have an adverse effect on children’s mental development. read more

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latest blog entry: "has the MMR debacle immunised the media against other scare stories?"
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SMC 10 year anniversary

As part of the celebration of our 10 year anniversary, a special film was commissioned about the Science Media Centre. Featuring some of the top scientists, journalists and press officers who have worked with us in the last decade, the film covers how and why the SMC was set up and the methods by which the Centre works from day-to-day.
 

for the public

The Science Media Centre is a service for national news journalists. If you are a member of the public, and have a question about science, you could try: