The University of Trento, Italy, has announced a call for applications for their Masters in SciComm - Communication of Science and Innovation.

Key facts and dates

• Application deadline: 27 April 2021 - 15 places available
• Start date: 27 Sept 2021
• Duration: 9 months
• Language: English
• Online courses available
• Internship: 250 hours
• Fees: €2750
• Scholarships: two scholarships available (€1375)

Contact the team at scicomm@unitn.it and www.scicomm.net for further information.

SCICOMM Communication of Science and Innovation is a one-year programme for students who would like to:

• Develop skills to play a key role in communication and public engagement strategies in research organisations, in innovation-oriented work environments, in the area of science culture and research policy

• Be at the forefront of the newest trends and approaches in the communication of science and innovation

• Understand key models and concepts in the field of science communication

• Develop a critical understanding of the potential and limits of contemporary media in shaping the public discourse about science

• Develop skills to critically evaluate the quality of communication strategies, both in relation to organisational aims and audiences’ expectations

• Be able to connect the everyday practice of science and innovation communication with state of the art research about science and technology in society

The working language of the programme is English