Science Diplomacy Ally Talks
Science diplomacy is grounded in dialogue, networks and exchange of ideas. Science Diplomacy Ally Talks is a structure that pairs professionals or students new to science diplomacy with a more experienced or differently focused member of the science diplomacy community. In a closed meeting online or in person, the invited ‘Ally’ engages with a small group to mutually exchange experiences, thoughts and questions about science diplomacy and beyond. The discussion might cover anything from career advice and common professional interests to the role of science diplomacy in a particular profession or a specific geography.
Science Diplomacy Ally Talks
A means for fostering exchange and building connections between science diplomacy communities
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Introduction
Science diplomacy is grounded in dialogue, networks and exchange of ideas. Science Diplomacy
Ally Talks is a structure that pairs professionals or students new to science diplomacy with a
more experienced or differently focused member of the science diplomacy community. In a
closed meeting online or in person, the invited ‘Ally’ engages with a small group to mutually
exchange experiences, thoughts and questions about science diplomacy and beyond. The
discussion might cover anything from career advice and common professional interests to the
role of science diplomacy in a particular profession or a specific geography.
Objectives
The encounter is intended to be a stimulating experience for both sides of participants (the
‘Allies’ and the ‘group’) and to connect people who may otherwise not have the opportunity to
interact. Objective may include to:
● Foster exchange across different generations of science diplomacy practitioners or
academics
● Enable connections to form between differently focused members of the science
diplomacy community
● Allow junior participants to receive career advice, gain insight into a specific profession
related to science diplomacy, and build their network
● Expose participants to the views and experiences of a variety of professionals who are
involved in science diplomacy in different ways and across different geographies (if
conducted as a series).