The theme for the 2025 Conference is ‘Science communication for positive change: exploring transitions, traditions, and tensions.’
In our work as science communicators, we are influenced by transitions, traditions, and tensions. In 2025, the PCST Conference will bring us together to discuss how science communication can make a positive impact in our evolving world, particularly in the face of challenges like the climate crisis, global health concerns, and poverty.
The conference will focus on three main themes:
- Transitions: We invite contributions that delve into the dynamics of change and stability in science communication. This includes transitions within organisations (e.g. universities) and groups (e.g. community organisations), power dynamics, advancements in science, technology, environmental sustainability, health and well-being, fairness, and aspects of cultures, citizenship, governance, and identity.
- Traditions: The theme of traditions encompasses the old, current, and new aspects of science and technology communication. We welcome submissions that explore how different forms of knowledge coexist, complement, or contradict each other. This can include perspectives on people, technologies, histories, and future developments in science and technology communication.
- Tensions: The tension theme examines how disputes and consensus influence science and technology communication. We encourage submissions that explore various tensions, such as theory versus practice, academics versus professionals, scientists versus citizens, expertise versus lived experience, different forms of knowledge production, communication versus engagement, and various forms of capital.
By addressing these themes, we aim to better understand the role of science and technology communication in navigating a changing world and driving positive transformations.
