These pages bring together a selection of existing resources for communicating biodiversity and other science-related topics to a variety of audiences. The list is not exhaustive.

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres

The Association for Science and Discovery Centres (formerly Ecsite-uk) represents over 50 science centres in the UK and a similar number of discovery centres in museums, botanic gardens, aquariums and zoos. It was set up in April 2001 to give the expanding sector a strong national voice and to be the point of reference for the work of science and discovery centres.
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BBC Breathing Places programme

Breathing Places was set up in 2005 to encourage people to do one thing to help nature on their doorstep. Since then the project has grown, and the BBC is working with a wide range of partner organisations. The website lists lots of ideas, activities, events and case studies for people of all ages. It is also a good source of inspiration for anyone wanting to run their own nature awareness activity.
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BBSRC - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council: Guide to the media

This document provides guidance on communicating science to the media.
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Connecting Science

Connecting Science is a social network for scientists and science students who want to inspire non-specialists about their work. It was initiated in the UK, but is open to anyone. Connecting Science offers'like-minded people who can offer moral support and exchange ideas and experiences of all kinds of outreach. It’s a place to find resources and information about funding, outreach opportunities and training. There are regular updates on science communication news, the chance to debate and ask questions and tell people about your events.'
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COPUS: Connecting people to science

The Copus Sharing Best Practice series was published between 1996 and 2000, and aimed to provide inspiration, practical advice and food for thought for all those involved in communicating science.
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Dialogue Matters

Dialogue Matters is a UK-based company which offers a range of services to support effective stakeholder participation in environmental managment. The services provided by the company include training courses, provision of advice, workshop facilitation and support for strategic planning.
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DEFRA Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Communicating climate change

Resources from the Defra, a UK government department concerning the public communication of climate change. Includes a link to 'Rules of the Game', a guide which recommends a set of principles for designing effective communications on climate change.
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The Frank Burnet Consultancy

Prof. Frank Burnet has worked as an actor and as a biochemist. In 2002 he became the first Professor of Science Communication in the UK and led the Science Communication Unit (formerly Graphic Science) at the University of the West of England, Bristol from its foundation in 1997 until December 2008 when he launched the Frank Burnet Cosultancy. In partnership with Ecsite, he provided science communication training . His website offers guidance documents (for a small fee) and details of the science communication masterclasses on offer.
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Glasshouse Partnership – Assuring biodiversity

This paper identifies strategies that could be taken to communicate the importance and urgency of conserving biodiversity - by using a 'brand-building’ approach.
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Intute-Psci-com>Science communication: Resources for science communication

A wide range of online resources evaluated by experts. UK-based, and with a UK-focus, but lists many resources relevant to people outside the UK, including, for example, science communication courses in many countries.
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Psci-Com: Discussion list

An online discussion forum for people involved in the public communication of science. Mainly UK-focussed.
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Research Councils UK: best practice guidelines

A range of resources to support researchers in their public engagement activities. Includes guidelines on dialogue with the public and on evaluating public engagement activities.
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Science policy and communication information - a directory

An online directory that is intended to be a guide for those who are looking to get into science policy, science communication or similar activities. It can also be used as a directory by those who are baffled by the array of organisations in the UK working in this 'science in society arena'.
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Scotland's Biodiversity: Communication Tool-kit

An online resource to help organisations talk to the public and other audiences about Scotland's biodiversity. Provided by Scottish Natural Heritage, the statutory nature conservation organisation for Scotland.
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Stempra is an informal network set up to bring together people working in science communication. STEMPRA offers the opportunity for people to get together and share information and expertise - events, a newsletter and email discussion list. There is a fee for joining STEMPRA.
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