Science Communication

We are interested in the relationships between science, technology, culture, and society, and how they are mediated: What shapes public attitudes towards new technologies like AI? How is science represented in the media and popular culture? How can science be more inclusive and accessible to diverse communities? How do emotions contribute to climate action? What role does technology have in driving populism?
 
We examine the emotional, cultural, sociological, political, and historical dimensions of how people think about, represent and interact with scientific and technological change, as well the structural inequalities and power dynamics that arise from these technologies and the social arrangements around them. Whether through historical analysis, cultural critique, or policy engagement, we aim for more inclusive, equitable, and socially desirable relationships with science & technology.

Key Staff

• Professor Melanie Smallman (Cluster Lead)
• Professor Emily Dawson
• Professor Simon Lock
• Dr Stephen Hughes
• Professor Charlotte Sleigh
• Professor Jean-Baptiste Gouyon
• Dr Michel Wahome

All key contacts details can be found Here