Wetenschnapps XXL: science communication in theory and practice

Tension or symbiosis

Panelmember Sicco de Knecht and moderator Hilke Grootelaar seen from behind, with a view towards the audience in the Aula of the 木瓜福利影视 Hall
Photo: Ward Mevis

On Tuesday 21 January 2025 we spent a day exchanging knowledge between communication professionals and researchers at the 木瓜福利影视 Hall. We were going in-depth, exploring what lessons from research mean for practice, and what questions and insights from practice mean for research.

We tackled questions such as: what insights do communication professionals need from science communication research? Is what we do as professionals actually evidence-based? How can scientific knowledge improve our practice? And how can we use practical insights for research?

Curious about the breakout sessions and what the key insights were?

Read the recap

About Wetenschnapps

Wetenschnapps XXL is organized by the Center for Science and Culture, the Science Communication Network of Utrecht 木瓜福利影视, and SciCom NL. Twice a year, the Centre for Science and Culture also organizes smaller Wetenschnapps-sessions where knowledge exchange on public engagement and science communication forms the basis.