Science Communication – James Ronan Palaeontologist

14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026 James Ronan Animatronic Manufacturers, Dinosaur Accuracy Audit, Dinosaur Audit, Dinosaur Environments, Dinosaur Models, Dinosaur Museums, Dinosaur Theme Parks, Exhibitions, Founder Audit Programme, Founder Partner, Founder Status, Museums, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Scientific Accuracy Audit, The Dinosaur Accuracy Audit, Theme Parks, Travelling Exhibitions, UK Founder Audit Programme

Only Three UK Organisations. One Historic Opportunity.

Introducing the UK Founder Audit Programme

The UK Founder Audit Programme launched on 1st August 2026, marking the beginning of a historic, one‑time intake. This post explains how organisations can be considered for Founder status.

For museums, theme parks, travelling exhibitions, and animatronic manufacturers, this is the moment to modernise outdated displays, strengthen scientific credibility, and lead the sector in scientific accuracy. The Dinosaur Accuracy Audit is here, establishing a new scientific standard for how prehistoric life is presented across the UK.

The Founder Audit Programme launched this August and applications are open until November.

Only three UK organisations will ever:

Access the Founder Partner Audit
Hold Founder Partner status
Receive the permanent Founder Badge
Hold the 12‑month Founder QR code
Claim they led the way in establishing the Dinosaur Accuracy Audit

This UK launch happens once. It will not be repeated.

Once a Founder slot is filled, that slot closes permanently. Applications are individually reviewed. Acceptance is not guaranteed.

The future of dinosaur display accuracy begins with the organisations who lead this launch.

Organisations wishing to be considered for Founder status can submit their application below.

Apply for the UK Founder Audit Programme

Apply for founder status

5 Mar 202630 Jul 2026 James Ronan BBC Iplayer, CBBC, Consultancy, Dinosaur Consultant, Dinosaur Expert, Dinosaur Newsletter, Dinosaurs, Earth Science Consultant, Education, Expert Palaeontology Consulting, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Lion Tv, Mary Anning, Minimum Fees, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeobiology Consultant, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Consultant, Palaeontology Newsletter, Production Ready, Project Minimum Fees, Risk Reduction, Science Communication, Science Consultant, Science Newsletter, Scientific Advisor, Scientific Consultant, Scientific Direction, Scientific Enhancement, Scientific Involvement, Scientific Review, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights, YouTube

Palaeontology Consultancy: Science Communication in Action

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

Palaeontology Consultancy: Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your dinosaur dispatch from the Mesozoic frontier. In this edition, I take you behind-the-scenes of my consultancy work, exploring what the process involves and how scientific guidance shapes creative projects. It is an inside look at the research, decision‑making, and communication that bring prehistoric worlds to life.

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27 Jan 202627 Jul 2026 James Ronan Bonus Edition, Dinosaur Newsletter, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Paleontology, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights, Website Development, Website Engagement

Building a Science Communication Platform: Three Essentials for Success

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Welcome to this third bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute. In this edition, I wanted to share my three core principles in science communication, how to grow, sustain and stand out in the world of science outreach.

This bonus edition explores:

Develop a Growth Strategy: Get the lowdown on how to create a growth strategy that will enable your project to flourish.
Use Your Skills Wisely: Discover how to pace your workload & make it manageable.
Connect with Science Communicators: Uncover how connections can lead to new points of view & project refinement.

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16 Jan 202626 Jul 2026 James Ronan Bonus Edition, Dinosaur Newsletter, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Paleontology, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

How I would Plot a Jurassic World Sequel: Bonus Edition

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Welcome to this second bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute. In this edition, I wanted to share how I would approach writing a new Jurassic World sequel, and why I believe the franchise would receive help from having a palaeontologist directly involved in the script writing process.

This bonus edition explores:

A New Opening: Explore how a sequel could begin with scientific mystery rather than the usual early‑film disaster.
Dinosaurs as Animals: Discover how natural behaviour, interspecies interactions, & sequences from the novels could improve a sequel film.
Scientists Who Shine: Discover why palaeontologists & researchers deserve to be written as capable, charismatic figures again.
A Fresh Direction: Learn how rooting the story in real science can restore awe, tension, & authenticity to the Jurassic World franchise.

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10 Jan 202626 Jul 2026 James Ronan Badlands Dinosaur Museum, Dinosaur Newsletter, Dinosaurs, Education, Emily Rayfield, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jack Horner, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Dominion, Mike Benton, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Sam Neill, Steve Brusatte, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

From Jurassic Park to Real Life: Palaeontology Connections

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

From Fiction to Fossils: Mentorship in Motion: In this edition I reflect on the mentors, collaborators that have shaped my path in palaeontology from research supervisors to consultants and creators behind the Jurassic Park films. Their guidance and creativity have played a defining role in my journey through both science and storytelling.

This edition explores:

Collaborating with Palaeontologists: Reflections on research & mentorship.
Jurassic Park’s Enduring Impact on Palaeontology: My encounters with Jurassic Park & Jurassic World cast & crew.
From Fiction to Fossils: How Jurassic World’s scientific evolution has shaped public understanding of palaeontology.

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30 Dec 202526 Jul 2026 James Ronan At The Feet of the Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Newsletter, Earth Science, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeobiology Research Group, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Science Writing, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, The University of Bristol, Thecodontosaurus, Unlock Dino Insights

At the Feet of the Dinosaurs Unearthing Ancient Secrets

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

At the Feet of the Dinosaurs: Unearthing Ancient Secrets: This edition of The Palaeo Minute revisits the project that helped launch my palaeontology career, from fossil-rich bonebeds and storm-blown sediments to my first academic publication. Join me on a journey through prehistoric environments and the microscopic clues they left behind. I hope you enjoy unearthing Triassic insights in this edition.

This edition explores:

Palaeontology in Action: My research at the University of Bristol (2018–2020).
Behind-the-Scenes: Of my palaeontological internship, hands-on exploration & discovery.
A Geological Field Site: Like no other, the fascinating terrain I investigated.
Microvertebrate Fossils Revealed: Fossils identified & collection comparisons.

This project, though rooted in past research, set the foundation for the skills crucial to my palaeontological journey, skills I honed during my transformative At the Feet of the Dinosaurs internship.

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29 Aug 202524 Jul 2026 James Ronan Behind-the-scenes, Bonus Edition, Content Creation, Dinosaur Newsletter, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Marketing, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Paleontology, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

Behind-the-Scenes of The Palaeo Minute: Bonus Edition

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Welcome to this bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute! In this behind-the-scenes dispatch, I will walk you through the process of writing, researching, and refining the newsletter. How it came to be, why it matters, and how science communication can spark curiosity about life in the past, present, and beyond.

This bonus edition explores:

The Spark behind The Palaeo Minute: How a simmering idea throughout 2024 evolved into a living, breathing science communication project.
Shaping the First Editions: The editorial decisions, thematic planning, & symbolic choices that laid the foundation for the newsletter’s tone & identity.
Inside the Tyrannosaurid Edition: A dive into the research, structure, & storytelling that made Newsletter 2 a palaeontological powerhouse.
Science Beneath the Surface: From bone histology to jaw biomechanics, explore the anatomical insights & research methods that drive each edition.

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26 Feb 202510 May 2026 James Ronan Catholicism, Dinosaurs, Fieldwork, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Interview, Isle of Wight, Montana, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, podcast, Prehistory, Research, Science Communication

Exploring Faith and Science: Palaeontologist Interview

In this article I share a new podcast interview with The Shine Bright Like the Firmament podcast. The podcast covers conversations with science professionals who are practicing Catholics to show that faith and science do not need to be mutually exclusive.

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26 Nov 202410 May 2026 James Ronan Apple TV +, BBC Natural History Unit, David Attenborough, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistoric Planet, Prehistoric Planet The Official Podcast

Exciting News: Prehistoric Planet’s Immersive Experience in 2025

In this article I cover the news of Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs a new upcoming immersive experience for the public, which is releasing in the summer of 2025.

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