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Science Media Center

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COVID-19

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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 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.

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on science and the media
latest blog entry: "what should press officers advise on preprints during a pandemic?"
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SMC ten year anniversary

As part of the celebration of our ten year anniversary in 2012, 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. All anniversary material, including a publication of essays about the work of the SMC, is available here.

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: