Research-informed workshops targeted to natural hazards professionals
Facilitated by: Dr. Jacqueline Dohaney, a geoscience education and communication researcher.
Workshops
Addressing natural hazards risk communication needs, challenges and innovations.
We invite geoscientists, engineers, and emergency managers to learn from our research and contribute to improved risk communication across the sectors
Christchurch - Nov. 17, 2016 (2-5pm)
Risk Communication in Context: Crossing the Disciplinary Boundaries
In this workshop, we will focus on developing strategies to bridge the disciplinary boundaries which occur when communication, emergency management, engineering, physical and social sciences professionals communicate important information to the public, before, during and after a natural hazards event. More details can be found by clicking on the Sign-up form link, below.
Targeted attendees: Physical scientists (CRI and academic), emergency managers, and engineers.
Location: University of Canterbury Staff Club, Upstairs conference room.
Cost: Free
RSVP Required! Sign-up form: Click here!
Wanaka - Nov. 29, 2016 (3:30-5:30pm)
Communicating your science: Geoscience communication research and practice
What can busy geoscientists do to increase the impact of their efforts and engage new audiences? In this workshop, we will explore best practice from recent communication research and give practical tips for improving science communication, interactions with media and the public for geoscientists. More details can be found by clicking on the Sign-up form link, below.
Targeted attendees: Geoscientists: academics, researchers and postgraduate students.
Location: Lake Wanaka Centre, Faulks Room
Cost: Free
RSVP Required! Sign-up form: Click here!
Co-facilitated with Dacia Herbulock from the Science Media Centre. Science Media SAVVY Express will be on the day following this workshop. Sign-up for SAVVY Express here.
Wellington - Dec. 9, 2016 (2-4:30pm)
Dimensions of Risk Communication: Systems, Scale and Dynamics
In this workshop, we will focus on how risk communication is part of a larger, ongoing, dynamic relationship with stakeholders and communities. We will explore how perceived risk changes through time (and through a series of events) and learn to develop strategies on how to communicate to diverse audiences about the science and impact of natural hazards. More details can be found by clicking on the Sign-up form link, below.
Targeted attendees: Physical scientists (CRI and academic), social scientists, emergency managers, and engineers
Location: Royal Society of New Zealand, Aronui Lecture Theatre, 11 Turnbull St, Thorndon, Wellington
Cost: Free
RSVP Required! Sign-up form: Click here!
Auckland - Early 2017 (TBA)
Research
"Knowledge transfer for sustainable risk communication practice:
Advancing student and professionals skills in risk communication"
Improving professionals' communication skills
Built on education research
This initiative was inspired by previous education research on the teaching and learning of risk and crisis communication with University students.
Our results indicated that by engaging students in authentic learning, such as training exercises (e.g., Communicate the Quake or the Volcanic Hazards Simulation), they improve their confidence and perceptions of best practice.
Funded by EQC and QuakeCoRE
Risk Communication Refreshers is the result of a 6 month project funded by EQC and QuakeCoRE.
The aim of this project is to: 1) Share our education research findings with professionals, 2) Run research-informed workshops, 3) Build professionals' capacity and capabilities in risk communication, and 4) Co-create risk communication resources and share those with the wider community.
