All CERN researchers, staff and students are invited to a panel discussion entitled “When facts are not enough…”, held as part of the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) News & Technology Seminar. Currently in its 9th edition, this annual event brings together TV journalists, technicians and engineers from all the public broadcasters in Europe. Over a day and a half from 3-4 October, participants will discuss how to translate new technology ideas into practical examples of good journalism and relevant news. The EBU chose CERN to host this year’s Seminar as a unique centre of scientific discovery and technological innovation.
The panel discussion takes place at 11:45, on Wednesday 4 October, in the Main Auditorium. There is a live webcast for this event.
Moderated by CERN’s James Gillies (IR/SPE), the panel will discuss the constraints around communicating scientific facts today, using CERN as a case study and starting point for reflexion.
Besides CERN’s Head of Press, Arnaud Marsollier, the panel includes Walter Quattrociocchi Assistant Professor, University of Venice, Carol Rubra, Head of Health and Science Unit at the BBC, and Freya Blekman, Research Professor in Elementary Particle Physics at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels.
This session will be an excellent opportunity to hear directly from media professionals, communicators and scientists on the role of the media in informing citizens about science, technology and research in today’s world.