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II International Advanced Course:
Public Communication & Applied Ethics on Nanotechnology.
Learning from the GM Debate
23-28 september 2007
St. Edmund Hall, Oxford UK

This Advanced Course is aimed for all those working in nanotechnology with an interest in its public communication and ethical implications.

There are strong indications that nanotechnology may well be facing a public debate similar to those which have confronted the nuclear, chemical and biotechnology industries. Public communication and engagement are essential for its responsible development.
This six-day Advanced Course will enable the participants to carry out a wide variety of public communication activities discussing the social and ethical implications of their work with confidence.
The programme provides leading experts in public policy, science communication, ethics, risk assessment and regulatory affairs in the nanotechnology field. Participants will be trained in writing, speaking and debating and in preparing practical communication plans. Through debate sessions, role play and group work the participants will be familiarised with ethical and social issues in nanotechnology and the various topics and positions in the debate which they can use in their own work.
The participants of the course will acquire:
• knowledge of the relevant ethical, legal and social aspects of nanotechnology
• skills to communicate effectively with the media and the public
• understanding of issues involved in the public acceptance of nanotechnology

Informazioni dal sito di NanoBio-Raise
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