Health Communication in the UK UnconferenceCurrent Trends and Future Directions
Thursday, 27th May 2021, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration from 12:50 pmCommunicating about health happens interpersonally, within groups and social networks, in healthcare settings, through the mass media and social media, news, entertainment, art, advertising campaigns, computer games, and lots more. If you work on any of these topics, this event is for you!
We will map out where the discipline stands in the UK and brainstorm how it can be consolidated and strengthened through collective action.
Two guest speakers, Professor Thomas N. Friemel and Dr Sarah Geber from the Department of Communication and Media Research - Media Use & Effects at University of Zurich and editors of the European Journal of Health Communication, will share recent developments in the discipline across Europe and upcoming initiatives.
Who should attend?
- Academics and researchers specialising in health communication
- Practitioners working in health charities and engaging in communication
- Practitioners working in healthcare settings and engaging in communication
- Policymakers engaging in communication about health
Benefits of attending
- Introduce you to other colleagues from the UK who specialise in health communication
- Contribute to building a nation-wide community of health communication researchers and practitioners
- Include you in the formative discussions about the discipline’s future in the UK
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