Connecting Science
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Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth?
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New insights into the experiences of different groups at research conferences in the UK
Exploring participation at conferences and how we enhance our own offer.
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New leadership roles in Learning and Training
Dr Michelle Bishop, Associate Director, Learning and Training, shares details about role developments within her leadership team.
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Connecting Science Director honoured by EMBO
Our Director, Professor Julian Rayner, has been elected to membership of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
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Finding SPACE for research in a pandemic
How our new research project exploring the ethical challenges of data-driven medicine had to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
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Connecting Science Annual Review 2021
We’ve launched our new annual review, download it here.
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Sanger Excellence Fellowship scheme opens
Are you interested in how we understand public perspectives on genomics? The intersection of ethics, policy, and genomics?
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New centre to foster global conversations about ethical issues raised by science
The Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science and the Public will explore ethical implications of scientific discovery and its impact on society.
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Hinxton Hall: Georgians, Jet Engines, and Genes
What do you know about Hinxton Hall?
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Global perspectives on health, research and trustworthiness
Our Society and Ethics Research team has been analysing public perceptions of genomic and health data, and its users
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New recommendations for direct-to-consumer genetic and genomic tests
We welcome the recommendations in a new report from the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee
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You might have noticed that something about us looks a little different…
An update on our new brand.
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Connecting Science Public Engagement Prizes 2020
Recognising outstanding efforts in engaging public or school audiences with Wellcome Genome Campus’ science, research and innovation.
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Wellcome Genome Campus to close temporarily
In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, the Wellcome Genome Campus will close all but essential functions from Friday 20 March.
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Equality and Diversity Champions: Connecting Science on International Women’s Day 2020
These awards reward those who actively embrace the Wellcome Genome Campus’ mission to support the development of the careers of women and under-represented groups.
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Championing inclusion and diversity at biomedical research meetings
How can conferences encourage a supportive research culture where all can thrive?
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Local history project: Memories of Hinxton Hall
We are gathering memories of Hinxton Hall and need your help!
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What are you doing on Wednesday? October public talks at the Wellcome Genome Campus
This October, all four scientific conferences organised by Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences have public talks as part of their programme.
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Connecting Science Annual Review 2018-2019
The review includes twelve excellent articles written by Connecting Science staff.
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Julian Rayner to lead Cambridge Institute for Medical Research
From 1st May 2019, the Director of Connecting Science, Julian Rayner, will be embarking on an exciting new challenge, as Director of the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR), part of the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine.
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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We are delighted to announce that we are part of EDIS.
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Q&A with Fran Gale, Education Development Lead
Fran Gale gives us an insight into her work, the many projects she's involved in, and the aim of the schools programme.
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Developing a genomics workforce for the future
We discuss the recommendations of the Topol Review in relation to genomics.
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Blood, sweat and success: Implementing a gender balance policy
Scientific Programme Manager, Dr Treasa Creavin, shares her perspective on developing and applying a gender balance policy for Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences.
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First Connecting Science Public Engagement Prize winners announced
This new annual prize scheme coordinated by our Public Engagement team recognises outstanding efforts by Campus staff in engaging public or schools audiences with their work.
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Connecting Science Annual Review 2017-2018
The Connecting Science Annual Review 2017-2018, published in May 2018, showcases some of our highlights from the past year, picking out key projects and achievements from across our teams.
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First World Congress for Genetic Counselling takes place at the Wellcome Genome Campus
Connecting Science's Anna Middleton gives us her perspective on the meeting.
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First Connecting Science annual review launched
Our first annual review is now available to download.
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Leading the genomics revolution in everyday nursing practice
The first G2NA retreat identified how to get genomics integrated into practice, policy, professional development, and nursing curricula worldwide.
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Connecting Science at the Cambridge Science Festival 2017
View events hosted by Connecting Science's Public Engagement and Society and Ethics Research teams at the Cambridge Science Festival 2017
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Q&A with Julian Rayner, Director, Connecting Science
Dr Julian Rayner reflects on the impact of genomic research and combining malaria research with leading a learning and engagement programme.
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Innovative learning events for a global audience
The Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences (ACSC) programme has a long history of creating and organising innovative learning events for a global audience.
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yourgenome - Enabling you to get to grips with genomics
Yourgenome is devoted to sharing the fascinating, fast-paced, and sometimes daunting world of DNA, genes, and genomes with the public.
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Society and Ethics Research: what do we really think about genomics?
We listen and learn as well as share and inform.
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Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre: delivering quality and excellence
We are passionate about ensuring everything we do, from experience to environment, is of the highest possible quality.
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