Good communication
starts with
the right people.
We’re bringing together communication specialists, creative practitioners, researchers and organisations to share skills and develop meaningful ways to engage people with polar and marine issues.
An initiative being established in Iceland. Open to international collaboration.
Expertise to share.
Ideas to develop together.
A researcher may have a story to tell but need help choosing an approach. A designer may have a creative idea and be looking for scientific collaborators. Nodens is being built as a shared home for these conversations—and the practical work that follows.
Find your collaborators
We’re developing a network and directory of people working across communication, creative practice and science. Discover different skills and connect around a question, challenge or project idea.
Explore the network →Learn from each other
Practical workshops, webinars and peer conversations will create space to ask questions, share methods and work through real communication challenges together.
Our learning approach →Develop something together
We aim to help collaborators shape ideas, build project teams and explore funding opportunities—from a small public activity to a science communication game.
See what we’re developing →
A community of practice.
A network of expertise.
For practitioners, Nodens will be a space to exchange ideas, meet collaborators and share experience. For researchers and organisations, it will offer a starting point for finding communication knowledge and support.
Our expert directory is in development. We’re currently inviting expressions of interest from potential contributors.
Bring your questions.
Work on something real.
We’re shaping a learning programme around the needs of the people taking part. Researchers, communicators and creative practitioners will be able to learn from one another—and put new approaches into practice.
Programme in developmentPossible first topics include choosing an audience, turning research into a clear story and exploring when a game can support understanding or discussion.
Suggest a topic or express interest →- Practical workshops Work on your own message, audience brief or project idea with guided input.
- Webinars & practitioner talks Discover communication methods and hear how people use them.
- Peer exchanges & project clinics Share unfinished work, ask for feedback and discuss what is proving difficult.
- A shared knowledge hub Build a useful collection of guides, examples and lessons from collaborative projects.
Starting with
marine litter.
Marine litter brings together research, policy, education and everyday experience. Our first project ideas explore how to make that knowledge easier to find, share and engage with.
Marine Litter Knowledge & Collaboration
A dedicated project to connect marine-litter research, datasets, methods, organisations and practical experience. This thematic database is distinct from Nodens’ wider directory of communication and creative expertise.
Explore the marine litter project →Marine litter through play
We want to bring game designers, researchers and educators together to explore how play can help people understand marine litter and discuss possible responses. Our next steps are to define an audience, develop the idea with partners and explore funding for design and testing.
Explore a game collaboration →
A clear starting point.
Room to grow.
Nodens is being developed by two co-creators, with an initial focus on polar and marine communication. We’re listening to potential contributors and partners as we shape the network and its first activities.
We want collaborations to recognise both scientific and creative expertise, involve intended audiences and make room for honest feedback.
Who is Nodens for?
Communication and creative practitioners, researchers, educators, museums, NGOs and other organisations working on polar and marine issues. You can bring expertise, a question or an idea for collaboration.
Can I already browse the expert directory?
Not yet. We’re gathering interest and developing the directory. Contact us to discuss contributing expertise or a collaboration need. Public profiles will be agreed with the people featured.
Are workshops open for registration?
Our first activities are being planned. Contact us to suggest a topic, offer a session or express interest in participating. Confirmed events will be added as the programme develops.
Does Nodens provide grants?
We are exploring funding opportunities and collaborative applications for projects. Nodens does not currently award grants or guarantee funding.
What could we
make possible together?
Bring your expertise, tell us what support you need or help shape one of our first projects. We’d like to hear from you.