Broadcast

The overwhelming majority of the British public regard television as their most significant source of information about science. By becoming involved in broadcast media, you can help influence programming and potentially reach millions of viewers.

Getting involved with broadcast projects

We offer training and development opportunities for researchers hoping to contribute to broadcast projects.

Narrative Skills Workshops: At the heart of any successful TV programme is a good narrative. Our workshops help you tell your story and provide practical advice on how to pitch your work.

Case study Telling a narrative through film Read how attending our narrative skills workshop helped Elizabeth Hurren work with the broadcast industry.

Sheffield Documentary Film Festival: Every year we take ten researchers to the UK's leading documentary festival to participate in the Wellcome Trust-sponsored 'Science at Sheffield' strand of events. Participants meet leading producers and commissioners and learn more about the broadcast industry.

Our video presents the experiences of two researchers who attended the 2009 festival.

Crossover: A unique series of creative 'laboratories' where scientists join experienced and talented professionals from different sectors of the audiovisual industry with the purpose of developing ideas for innovative cross-platform programmes, products or services.

Science Media Studentships: These awards offer financial support for two practising biomedical scientists to undertake a postgraduate qualification in Science Media Production at Imperial College London and follow this with a six-month placement working in the broadcast industry.

Training and support

If you would like to participate in any of the broadcast activities, then get in touch. You can also learn more about The Wellcome Trust’s broadcast strategy here.