Free peer review workshop

Thursday 17^th September 2015, 2pm – 5pm, held at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Peer Review: The nuts and bolts is a free half-day workshop for early career researchers and will explore how peer review works, how to get involved, the challenges to the system, and the role of peer review in helping the public to evaluate research claims. 

Should peer review detect plagiarism, bias or fraud? What does peer review do for science and what does the scientific community want it to do for them? Should reviewers remain anonymous? Does it illuminate good ideas or shut them down?

To apply to attend this workshop contact Joanne Thomas: jthomas@senseaboutscience.org by Thursday 10^th September.

Further information:

http://www.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/VoYS/Peer_Review_Workshops/2015_Peer_review/Peer_review_workshop_17sept2015.pdf

Free Standing up for Science media workshop

at The Francis Crick Institute, London, Friday 25^th September 

The full day workshops are free and for early career scientists and researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job).

During the workshops we combine discussion about science-related controversies in media reporting with practical guidance and tips for how to deal with the media. Please find further information at http://www.senseaboutscience.org/pages/upcoming-standing-up-for-science-media-workshops-.html

These workshops are very popular and places are limited. To apply, send a CV and cover letter explaining your reasons for applying to Joanne Thomas jthomas@senseaboutscience.org. If you are a member of or are funded by any of our partner organisations (listed on the flyer), please state in your application – our partners hold five priority places for these workshops. Application deadline: Friday 11^th September.