THEMES

The organising committee of PARI 2022 has selected a number of over-arching themes for the conference. These themes aim to address a number of hot topics and trends in the public communications activities of research infrastructures, as well as useful practice in the form of workshops. 

Below you will find the the themes as well as the sessions that have been confirmed under them.

In line with PARI's hands-on focus, we strongly encourage presenters to include lessons learned, as well as tips and tricks that participants can learn from and make use of.

Emerging trends in science communication

• Adapting to the pandemic 
  
• Unconventional Outreach
• Unconventional outreach at science festivals
• Connecting via social media 
• Public engagement through exhibition
  
• Visitor Centres

Research infrastructures & society

• Measuring and communicating the societal impact of RIs
• Communicating on climate change and the sustainability of RIs
  
• the role of communication in promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
• Science diplomacy and communications

Community-building & stakeholder relations

• Engaging with local communities 
• Engaging with potential users
• How to engage with diverse audiences 
• Building a sense of community with audiences
• Creating excitement about future outcomes

Science and facts

• Framing unpopular topics and risk communications

Education

• Engaging the education community with research infrastructures

Science communication research in practice

• Using research to better understand and improve science communication

Public relations practice

• PR strategy 
• Useful PR practices
• Engaging users through advocacy
• Workshops: How to's