Foodstories | Storytelling for impactful food science communication
Description
The FOODSTORIES project is funded by ERASMUS+ programme and carried out by an European consortium composed of 5 partners: Aarhus University, (Denmark), European Food Information Council (Belgium), i-strategies (Italy), LOBA (Portugal) and University College Dublin (Ireland). The main aim of this project is to produce storytelling-based nmaterials and methodologies to equip present and future food scientists to communicate their findings more effectively, thereby supporting the transition towards healthier and more sustainable diets.
Basic information
Coordinator
Aarhus University, https://mgmt.au.dk/mapp
Programme
Erasmus+ (programme-erasmus-plus)
Project Acronym
Target groups
college students, education authorities, general public, researchers, teachers, trainee teachers, university students, university lecturers
Topic
Food science, Education, Other
Start year
2022
End year
2025
Contact person
Ana Beatriz Correia, anabeatriz@loba.com
To empower researchers in effectively communicating their work to the public, our project will undertake three key initiatives:
Develop a Comprehensive Handbook on Storytelling for Food Science Communication
Objective: Gather and analyze best practices in science storytelling.
Outcome: A tailored handbook that identifies and adapts successful storytelling techniques specifically for food science, enabling researchers to convey their findings compellingly to diverse audiences.
Create and Test a Science Communication Toolbox
Objective: Provide researchers with practical resources and exercises to enhance public engagement.
Outcome: A versatile toolbox containing materials and hands-on activities designed for researchers to practice and refine their communication skills, validated through feedback from end-users to ensure effectiveness and relevance.
Establish a Master Class for Integrating Science Communication into University Curricula
Objective: Equip professors and scientists with the tools to teach and incorporate science communication into academic programs.
Outcome: A comprehensive master class that serves as an educational tool for developing or enhancing university curricula, fostering a new generation of scientists proficient in engaging with the public.
By implementing these initiatives, the project aims to build a robust framework that supports researchers in bridging the gap between scientific discovery and public understanding, ultimately enhancing the impact of food science communication.
Papers
To achieve the project's goal the project will conduct three main actions:
1. Collect good storytelling practices concerning science communication and identify those that can be successfully used for specific food science communication – the handbook developed;
2. Produce materials and practical exercises aimed at researchers interested in engagement with the general public and test them with the end-users – a toolbox developed;
3. Provide professors and scientists with a comprehensive educational tool to improve or create university curricula on science communication – a master class to be developed.By implementing these initiatives, the project aims to build a robust framework that supports educators in bridging the gap between scientific discovery and public understanding. This will ultimately enhance the quality of science education and prepare students to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively in their future careers.