1. Capacity building session Murcia, 17-18 April 2013 Exploring sustainability of science communication activities LAUREN WICKMAN, SCIENTIFIC CULTURE UNIT RUVID

2.  Non-profit association created in 2001 in Valencia (Spain)  Composed of the 7 universities of the Valencian Region  Executive Committee: Pro-Vice-Chancellors for R&D  General Assembly: universities, sponsors, honorary members  Income: universities, sponsors, public subsidies, delivery of services  Human resources: 3 permanent employees, 1 president  Aims: encourage scientific cooperation between universities in R&D represent universities’ interests among stakeholders and policy-makers promote the transfer of knowledge to society Who are we?

3.  Created in 2007, launched by the National Foundation for S&T Science communication: reporting of the University R&D results General dissemination of scientific knowledge to citizenship Training, counseling and education Scientific Culture Unit

4. Photography competition

5.  2012: 729 photographs, 302 participants  On-line competition (Spanish): www.ruvid.org/comoveslaciencia www.ruvid.org/comoveslaciencia  Number of days: 17 Sept - 19 Nov  Costs: Reprogramme website (2010): 1200€ Prizes 2,700 € + present jury Leaflets & letters + distribution: 530€ 1 person part time over 4 m (with support) Photography competition

6.  Teacher guide: A look at science Teachers’ competition Teachers’ Training Centres (GVA) Age group: adaptable (14 to 17) Sent to 700 schools in 2011 3000€ aprox. (prize, design, copies, distribution) Reusable To be included on new website School activities: guide

7. School activities: prizes  Exhibition: How do you see science? Selection of 90 photos - 1st edition 2010, updated with best new entries Public recognition of winners and their teachers 1 person coordinates the activity with centre and sets up the exhibition

8. School activities: prizes  Exhibition: How do you see science? Whole school benefits: teachers, students and parents Teachers organise visits and side activities tailored to each age group Science surrounds us: different points of view (adults, students, scientists)

9. School activities: prizes  Entertaining science activity for the class (20 to 40 students, 2 hours) Teacher chooses one from our catalogue: robotics, neuroscience… Speakers are University lecturers: 100€ + travel expenses 1 person coordinates the activity

10.  1500€ to print photos (2010-2012) and 1 person to coordinate  Funds: RUVID and universities. Others show interest but no budget  Exhibited in 9 venues in the Valencian Region during 1 to 2 months  Over 6000 visitors of all ages + permanent on-line gallery Photography exhibition

11.  Summer camps and open days at the universities

12. The future  Micromundo (Microworld): 40 large format microscope photos

13. Thanks for your attention! Asociación RUVID INTRAS, Calle Serpis, 29 46022 Valencia (SPAIN) www.ruvid.org www.ruvid.org/comoveslaciencia Lauren Wickman comunicacion@ruvid.org Tel. 961 625 478