The PCST (Public Communication of Science and Technology) Network announces the call for proposals for its next conference, to be held in Aberdeen, Scotland, 27 – 29 May 2025. The global PCST Network is a professional networking and career development space for researchers, students, and practitioners who are involved in exploring or doing public communication of science.

We invite science and technology communication researchers and practitioners to submit proposals for this conference, in line with the theme and guidelines below. Please submit your proposals via the online submission system no later than 7 September 2024 (17:00 BST).

The conference will focus on three main themes:
Transitions: We invite contributions that delve into the dynamics of change and stability in science communication. This includes transitions within organisations (e.g. universities) and groups (e.g. community organisations), power dynamics, advancements in science, technology, environmental sustainability, health and well-being, fairness, and aspects of cultures, citizenship, governance, and identity.
Traditions: The theme of traditions encompasses the old, current, and new aspects of science and technology communication.
Tensions: The tension theme examines how disputes and consensus influence science and technology communication.