by Beam | Jun 24, 2025 | Storytelling, Education, Uncategorized
From comprehensive programmes to TED Talks and research papers, the area of Early Childhood Development (ECD) is well-covered. But one of the most powerful ways parents and caregivers can support a child’s development is also one of the simplest: read them a story....
by Beam | Jun 10, 2025 | Storytelling, Education, Uncategorized
Scientific writing isn’t exactly known for being captivating and emotional. Words like impersonal, dry and dense seem more fitting. But does it have to be this way? This week we’re looking at how storytelling can breathe life into the world of science communication,...
by Beam | May 27, 2025 | Water, Uncategorized
Despite taking up most of the planet, the ocean probably doesn’t cross your mind much unless you live close to the coast, or you’re a regular beachgoer. For most of us, we only really think about it when we’re planning a holiday. But the truth is, it serves a bigger...
by Beam | May 13, 2025 | Health, Uncategorized
This week we continue to share about vaccines. We are zooming in on one particular type of vaccine and the work that has been done to maximise the effectiveness of communication campaigns on the vaccine. Spotlight The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has been identified as...
by Beam | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized, Climate change
It’s a busy week at Beam, but we thought come hell or high water, we need to get our second newsletter out (as promised). We are having a small launch event in Stellenbosch on Thursday (27th of March) and our team is gathering here from different parts of the world to...
