Head of Science Anoushka Sinha discusses the importance of science writing and communication.
Roar’s Science & Innovation section is two years old; in both years that we have entered the Student Publication Association Awards, we have come away with awards. Last year we were recognised for our “great connection with King’s research”.
The Public Attitudes to Science (PAS) Survey published earlier this year revealed that over 60% of the UK public wants to see more science in their everyday life.
The Association of British Science Writers’ (ABSW’s) Community Assembly highlighted “establishing public trust” as a challenge facing science and science journalism in 2026.
In spite of both these facts, the scientific community has faced detrimental budget cuts over the last year that have had researchers across the UK on edge. Therefore, understanding the importance of science communication is now more crucial than ever.
As STEM students, the opportunities to show off our communication skills are few and far between.
Writing for Roar is a great way to add ‘Staff Writer’ to your CV and demonstrate your communication skills in future applications.
This low-commitment job indicates an interest in keeping up with research in your field and getting to know your lecturers and their work. For STEM students unfamiliar with writing, our team of science editors is always happy to guide you through the writing process.
Roar‘s Science section features short-form and long-form articles alike, with topics ranging from current research happening at King’s to wider issues facing the scientific community.
Writing for Roar News directly helped me land jobs in science communications, journalism and research. I would recommend writing for Roar’s Science & Innovation section to any STEM student who is looking for a low-commitment, high-reward way to strengthen their CV, build relationships with their supervisors and get to know the world of student journalism a little better.
In the age of unchecked influencers and AI, misinformation is rampant and budget cuts detrimental; communicating science has become an important skill for all people in STEM. Writing for Roar means you can be a part of the collective effort.
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