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The STEM Matters Newsletter
A must-read for senior executives in the research, science and technology sectors seeking to accelerate their funding, impact and profile.
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Stanford University: Their website is part of a shift in research impact communication, but is it enough?
From Silicon Valley to surgical breakthroughs, Stanford’s legacy is beyond enviable. They’ve made some changes—but more can be done.
Kylie Ahern
Jun 255 min read
It’s not just about trust—influence is how you win hearts and minds
New research from Nature indicates that the problem isn’t trust in science, but scientists’ lack of influence. I agree—but why is the burden always on individual scientists?
Kylie Ahern
Jun 44 min read
Cutting through the 24/7 bad news cycle
We have an appetite for more positive scientific news – so why isn’t it being filled?
Kylie Ahern
Mar 105 min read
News is not narrative
The research sector relies on news stories to tell their story. But ironically, this can have the opposite effect
Kylie Ahern
Mar 34 min read
Engagement is existential. So why don’t universities seem invested?
According to the OECD, engagement is a critical driver of trust. So why aren’t universities properly engaging the public?
Kylie Ahern
Feb 246 min read
The Publisher's Perspective
It’s time for the research sector to take audiences seriously, like publishers do
Kylie Ahern
Feb 104 min read
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