Big Bang

We kicked off our new SciComm Safari  series with a behind-the-scenes visit to Technopolis  (Mechelen). A small BE SciComm group toured exhibits, compared notes with the team, and reflected on what makes experienc es land. Many thanks to Marjolein Van Ginneken ,  Marian Michielsen , and  Nicky Rondelez  for the generous time and candour. Why a SciComm Safari? Because most of us work inside  our own organisations and rarely sit down with peers across museums, universities, me

Since kicking off in June 2024, the BE SciComm Freelancer community has already met five times, and it has become a lovely ritual. Every few months, we get together in a different city. Every time, there’s a new face and some familiar faces. Shared projects and wilde ideas have taken shape, hard-won experiences exchanged, and plenty of practical tips traded over coffee. It’s great to see the local sci-comm community thriving beyond institutions. Independent actors comparing n

The fourth edition of Big Bang is now out. In this edition we focus on the ethics of science communication. Like Ariadne’s thread aided Theseus to escape King Minos’ labyrinth, we aim to provide some guidance through the maze that can be the ethics of science communication. From personal anecdotes to interviews, career stories, and deep dives in the literature: all articles underline the importance of ethics.  In this issue, we warn against scientism and aim to go beyond mer

For over three decades, Hilde Van den Eynde shaped how Flemish readers understood science. As a science journalist for De Standaard , she...

For years, Els Smeyers shaped how science was shared and celebrated at Hasselt University. An engineer by training, she had an intuitive gift for connection, bringing people, ideas, and disciplines together with ease. 

Seppe van Bladel's essay as delivered at BE SciComm 2024 on Fri Nov 29th

In this new edition, we explore the essentials of taking science communication from idea to reality.

At the end of August, we brought together a diverse group of science communication enthusiasts, professionals, and aspiring communicators.

BE SciComm is now officially registered as a nonprofit organization in Belgium. Join us as a member to receive special perks.

Read our report of a networking session between science journalism researchers and professionals.

We're excited to announce the fifth edition of BE SciComm is happening on Friday, 29 November 2024 at Hoek 38 in Brussels! BE SciComm,...

That's a wrap on  BE SciComm 2023 ! Thank you very much for joining us. Hopefully, you met new colleagues during the networking session...