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Day 1 - Wednesday 9 September

12:00 - 13:30 > Lunch & Registration

Lunch will be served in the Podium Restaurant to the right of the main entrance. Please collect your badge from the Registration Desk in the Lobby.

13:30 - 14:45 > Session 1 Keynote: Learning From The Experts: What Science Communicators Can Teach Us About Research Impact

Deansgate Suite 1&2

Keynote Speaker: Suze Kundu

How do science communicators turn complex research into stories that inform, engage, and influence? In this keynote we’ll have the opportunity to hear from a practicing nanochemist and successful, experienced science communicator. Suze will share practical lessons scholarly publishers can apply to strengthen the impact of the research they publish. We’ll learn how breaking down complex ideas into accessible narratives helps non-specialists understand the importance of research in their daily lives, and why contextualising research in the wider environment is key. Suze will explain the importance of narrative, audience awareness, and strategic dissemination beyond traditional academic channels – and help us come away with new tools for creating research impact.

Session sponsor: PLS

14:45 - 15:15 > Tea/Coffee break

Deansgate Foyer

15:15 - 16:15 > Session 2: Learning from Other Industries

Deansgate Suite 1&2

Overview coming soon!

16:15 - 17:15 > Session 3: Awards Finalists Lightning Presentations

Deansgate Suite 1&2

Lightning presentations from the Awards Finalists.

Sponsored by PA EDitorial

17:15 - 19:00 > Free Time before Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception will start at 19:00 in the Cloud 23 bar.

17:30 - 18:00 > Scholarly Communication Musical
19:00 - 23:00 > Welcome Reception and Buffet

Cloud 23

Join us for an evening of informal networking drinks and a buffet-style dinner with fellow conference attendees. The dress code is informal. This is a great opportunity to expand your network, talk with like-minded professionals and make lasting connections that will benefit you and your organization. We look forward to seeing you there!