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There’s a celebratory vibe at Minerva Communications this week owing to the company winning a bid to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary EC-funded scientific research project. “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to build on our existing heritage as a provider of excellence in effective communications training, resources and support, both in the UK […]

An EC-funded project partnered by Minerva has released its final report for public view, outlining several key lessons learned about the value – and challenges! – of effective communication in science.

Minerva is pleased to announce that one of the projects it supports, the I.Family Study, has won a communications impact award. The CommNet Impact Awards recognise excellence in science communication and were presented at a ceremony in Brussels at the end of 2014.  First prize went to I.Family, thanks to its success at engaging effectively with

One of the common questions Minerva is asked by researchers involved in EC-funded scientific research projects is “how do I communicate my work and its results to different audiences”?

Thanks to advancements in medicine, nutrition and living conditions, we’re all living longer and the global population is ageing.  But how do we ensure that we add quality of life to years, not just years to life?

Dementia is rarely out of the news these days and for Admiral Nurses – the specialists who care for the family carers of those living at home with the devastating condition – this can sometimes mean entering the media spotlight.  Professional healthcare workers are often called upon to provide an expert voice or clinical view

Minerva loves to work with clients who, like them, are passionate about what they do. That’s why Minerva was thrilled to announce its partnership with Enham Trust, a leading disability charity supporting people in their transition towards living lives of choice, control and independence.

What’s it really like to care for someone living with dementia? There are over 800,000 people with dementia in the UK, many of whom are looked after at home by a relative who has received no training.  To raise awareness of the amazing job carried out by family carers everywhere, every day, Minerva created a