Science communication should be ‘profession in its own right’

Increased incentives should be offered for scientists to tackle misinformation, says Science Europe report

Greater effort is needed to encourage researchers to become involved in science communication, and this work should be considered as a standalone profession, according to a report by Science Europe.

The report, published on 22 July, is based on the discussions at a conference hosted in partnership with the Belgian funder Research Foundation-Flanders, and the Fund for Scientific Research.