Science communication is a sub-field of media and communications research, that seeks to explore and theorise the multiple connections between science, society and communications technologies.
The focus of the Chair is to study the role of communications in connecting scientific research with the broader project of social justice and engaged publics, and to action-research best practice in communications modalities that serve the advancement of scientific knowledge.
The South African Research Chair in Science Communication was allocated to Stellenbosch University in 2015 and was hosted at CREST until 2022. The Chair is now hosted at the Department of Journalism.
In addition to an active and productive research programme the Chair can support postgraduate students specialising in science communication through NRF-linked studentships. Through collaborations, we are developing new teaching programmes.
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Medical Misinformation Webinar: 9 May 2025
In our second webinar on medical misinformation, we focus on misinformation about transgender care, causing appropriate care to be criminalised and transgender individuals not being able to access the kinds of care that they need to live a happy and fulfilled life. RSVP and find out more about the webinar series here ➔
Shut Up & Write!
Do you have a piece of writing you need to get done or struggle at staying motivated and focused as you write? Join us where you can write freely and openly and form a community for your writing week! Check out our event calendar for all the dates.
Imidibaniso Exchange: 12 September 2025
Are you a scientist or scientific researcher who wants to gain insights on sharing and communicating your research with the world? Join us at our Imidibaniso Exchange Workshop! 12 September 2025, Stellenbosch University. Registrations are now open. Find out more ➔
Humusha: Art + Science
Humusha is an art-science platform where scientific researchers can connect with talented creatives to communicate their groundbreaking research in innovative ways! Connect with a creative today Read on ➔