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Hyderabad workshop discusses how to make science easier to understand
BRIC-CDFD held a national workshop on science communication in Hyderabad on October 12.
It brought together scientists, journalists, science communicators and policymakers to discuss how research can reach the public.
Sessions covered the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools in science communication.
Another panel examined credibility and responsibility in science journalism.
Participants also discussed government science communication strategies and the role of social media.
The organisers said the aim was to strengthen collaboration and make scientific research more accessible.
BRIC-CDFD Director Ullas Kolthur-Seetharam suggested making the workshop an annual programme.
BRIC-CDFD held a national science communication workshop titled “From Research to Reach” in Hyderabad on October 12.
The workshop brought together scientists, science communicators, journalists and policymakers to discuss how to communicate science to the public.
Sessions covered artificial intelligence, science journalism, government communication strategies and public engagement.
BRIC-CDFD Director Ullas Kolthur-Seetharam proposed making the workshop an annual programme.
Organisers said the initiative aimed to make scientific research more accessible to society.
- Who
- BRIC-CDFD organised the workshop, with scientists, science communicators, journalists and policymakers taking part.
- What
- A national workshop on science communication titled “From Research to Reach.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- BRIC-CDFD, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To discuss ways to communicate science to the public and make research more accessible to society.
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BRIC-CDFD held the “From Research to Reach” workshop in Hyderabad.
Director Ullas Kolthur-Seetharam welcomed participants and suggested institutionalising the initiative as an annual programme.
Panels discussed science communication in the age of AI and the changing landscape of science journalism.
Geetha Vani Rayasam delivered the plenary lecture, and certificates were distributed to participants.
- Organiser
- BRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD)
- Workshop title
- From Research to Reach
- Date
- October 12, 2026
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Keynote speaker
- Pallava Bagla, senior science journalist at NDTV
- Proposed format
- Ullas Kolthur-Seetharam suggested making the initiative an annual programme.
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