International Advanced Course: Public Communication & Applied Ethics of Nanotechnology
This intensive, highly diverse, one week course consists of an alternating programme of expert lectures, case studies, exercises, role play, group discussions and debate and aims at the active participation of all those attending.
The following topics will be covered during the course:
· nanotechnology - state of the art
· nanotechnology in healthcare, food and the environment
o science communication
o communication strategies
o best practices
o media training
o writing
o presenting
o interviews
o preparing a communication event
· social, ethical and legal issues
o ethics
o public perceptions of nanotechnology
§ public opinion surveys
§ the GM debate
o legal and regulatory affairs
o risk assessment, perception, management and communication
Who should attend?
This Advanced Course is aimed for all those working in nanotechnology with an interest in its public communication and ethical implications.
Follow these links to download the Course Brochure, to download the Course Application Form, or to find our more about the Course by sending an e-mail to course@nanobio-raise.org.
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