Looking for a science PR?

People who can advise on public relations

It should come as no surprise, therefore, that some of the (ahem) best PR specialists in science can be found amongst the ranks of the ABSW itself. The members listed below all have experience in adding a little ‘spin’ to a wide variety of science communication projects and programmes. If you have a need for some PR advice, sound copywriting or need something specific promoting to the media, please feel free to make contact directly.

See also:

• Members with their own web sites
• Members you can reach by email
• A few of the  places where members work

Specialist areas
Scientific background in physical sciences, engineering and energy, but comfortable with the biosciences too.

Public relations services
Strategic consultancy, media relations, copywriting

Contact: tim.reynolds@absw.org.uk +44 (0)7711 942974

Now mainly based in Brussels…

Specialist areas
Embryology/reproduction, cancer, genetics, animal experimentation, bioscience generally

Public relations services
Media relations, strategic consultancy, patient group relations/advocacy, political consultancy (especially at EU level).

Contact: mary@mrcommunication.org +44 (0)7803 048897

Works between London, Brussels and France. Speaks fluent French.

Specialist Areas
BSc in Medical Biochemistry, worked in public health policy, have written on and publicised all areas of science.

Public relations services
Press and publicity for books, book tours, events, competitions, conferences, festivals etc. Copywriting all areas of science. Organising events.

Contact sr@srpr.net +44 (0)7733 330344 / +44 (0)20 7249 4858

Specialist areas
A linguist by education, I have helped scientists and engineers plan, manage and deliver their communication more effectively for over 20 years.

Public relations services
Project management, business development, strategic communications and integrated campaign creation and implementation

Contact: Juliet@eurotech.freeserve.co.uk +44 (0)7811 440918

Other information
Based in London, with a second base in the South of France.  A full member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, The Institute of Directors and Associate Member of the Association of British Science Writers.  Currently also Chairman of STEMPRA (Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine Public Relations Association – www.stempra.org.uk).

Juliet is an independent consultant who can work alone, within client teams or with external teams of other freelancers/agencies. She has a broad network of contacts and, if desired can set up and manage teams of external contractors to deliver projects.