By Mark Staniland on 11 Nov 2016
Next week, the winner of the 2016 John Maddox Prize for standing up for science will be announced. The prize is unique in that it rewards not just sound science and evidence, but courage and communication. Living in an era recently pronounced to be “post-truth” recognising those individuals who share their work, even in the face of challenge and personal attacks, feels more relevant than ever. Read more
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By Alex Jackson on 03 Jul 2014
Nominations are open for the annual John Maddox Prize for Standing up for Science. The award recognises an individual who has promoted sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest. Read more
Posted in Events, Featured, Science communication and outreach, Science policy | Tagged #awards, Communities Happenings, john maddox, science communication, science policy, sense about science
By Alex Jackson on 16 Jun 2014
Professor Aziz Sheikh, the Joint Editor-in-Chief of the new Nature Partner Journal, npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, has been awarded an OBE for services to medicine in the Birthday Honours list. Read more
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By Alex Jackson on 05 Nov 2013
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society played host to a packed crowd last night as Professor David Nutt was announced this year’s winner of the John Maddox Prize for Standing Up for Science. Read more
Posted in Science communication and outreach | Tagged #awards