Science communication
We support you to gain more visibility for your research
Research on collective behaviour captures the imagination of wide audiences and naturally lends itself to engagement with the general public. We happily share our enthusiasm for swarms with society. Science communication and outreach activities are an integral part of the Cluster of Excellence Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour.
Our science communication work is wide-ranging in scope and global in reach. Our programme advances science communication through a range of channels spanning online communication, media work, events, art and visualization tools, and citizen science projects.
We support desired media work, such as press releases for upcoming publications from cluster-funded projects. CASCB researchers can contact us for advise on media enquiries. We accompany press appointments and film shoots for example. We are happy to announce news or events from the community on the CASCB website and share them on our social media channels. We also report on the latest research from the swarm in our annual report. Please let us know if you have further ideas for new press formats or outreach events. We will be delighted to implement them together with you.
The following overview gives you an idea of our most important activities in the field of CASCB science communication.
CASCB in the media
Press releases and news
Our press releases and news provide information on new research findings and successes.
Annual reports
CASCB Annual Reports are a review of the accomplishments of the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour in research, engagement, infrastructure, membership, grants, awards, and outreach.
Outreach events
We offer a dedicated outreach programme – including educational formats, exhibitions, and citizen science – that promotes transparency and the transfer of knowledge.
SciArt collaboration wit hMerz Akademie
The Merz Akademie, a University of Applied Arts, Design and Media in Stuttgart, is a very important partner for our science art projects, which connects science communication and research-oriented teaching. Since 2021, we have regularly carried out an interdisciplinary cooperation between students and researchers on topics including collective behaviour, data visualization, and its creative interpretation. The project’s results, such as computer and board games, VR-installations, or animated movies are used to reach a wider audience.
Podcast "In the Swarm"
Have you ever wondered if plants compete against each other in the wild? Or why birds fly in flocks? Such phenomena of collective behaviour can be found all around us in animals, humans, plants, robots – actually everywhere. Collective behaviour fascinates, but poses many puzzles, even for researchers. That is why the podcast “In the Swarm” dives into examples. Our researchers have set off on a journey to find out more about the collective phenomena. They present the research of their colleagues and share their impressions in the podcast "In the Swarm".
Podcast "exzellent erklärt"
Behavioural biologist Barbara Fruth and health psychologist Britta Renner provide insights into the importance of eating together for humans and animals in a new episode of the German podcast "Exzellent erklärt - Spitzenforschung für alle". They also talk about research into swarm intelligence.
The podcast
57 Clusters of Excellence, 1 podcast. "Exzellent erklärt" regularly reports from one of the research alliances funded as part of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments.
Scoial media
YouTube channel
On our YouTube channel you will find films that provide insights into our collective behaviour research.
Media coverage
Collective Behaviour is in the news. Discover a selection of open access stories in print, TV, radio, and online that feature the work of our researchers.
Contact
Get in touch with our press spokesperson Dr Elisabeth Böker
Phone: +49 7531 88-3966
Write to Elisabeth Böker