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Lessons Learned from COVID-19

our recommendations regarding science and the media, based on our experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
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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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Advice for researchers experiencing harassment

supported by Taylor & Francis Group, the SMC have published advice for researchers experiencing harassment
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2002-2022

This year is the SMC's 20th Anniversary!

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 hot topics.

for scientists

The SMC runs free events to introduce experts to the news media.  We also provide advice and support to scientists on media engagement.

for press officers

The SMC is an independent press office for science, working closely with press officers from universities, scientific companies, research funders and leading science and engineering institutions.

read Fiona Fox’s blog

on science and the media
latest blog entry: "Could science be communicated better during the next pandemic? – the lessons the SMC has learned during COVID-19"
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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: