Bridging research and practice
in science communication
The Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL) develops evidence-based, ethical science communication strategies to enhance public discourse and participation, initially focused on the topic of Planetary Health. In the long term, the MSCL aims to create and share tools for communicating complex, “wicked” problems.
From 2023 to 2025, Sarah Stiller and Monica Déchène, together with a diverse team of experts from both science and practice, developed, tested, and thoroughly evaluated a pilot series of heat-protection workshops for municipalities. The insights gained during this pilot phase are now compiled in this evaluation report and will feed into a practical toolkit […]
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In 2023 and 2024, Sarah Stiller, Monica Déchène and Johanna Scabell from our MSCL team investigated the public impact of this free series of events designed to communicate public health issues. The results show that the film festival is reaching an increasingly wider audience, is rated positively and provides a good space for dialogue between […]
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Dr. Clara Kühner gave a lecture in our colloquium about the topic “Understanding Climate Change Anxiety: What We Know, What We Don’t, and Why It Matters”. She provided an overview of what we currently know about climate change anxiety and also highlighed the “double-edged” nature of climate change anxiety, discussed its links to both diminished […]
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Contemporary challenges and potential solutions for science communication Preconference at the 76th Annual ICA Conference Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 09:00 – 17:00 (Central African Time)Venue: Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (main campus), South Africa Science communication plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions and informing policy responses to today’s […]
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