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Association of British Science Writers advocates and provides professional training, development and networking for journalists and writers covering STEM.
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📢 Beyond the Buzz: How generative tools can augment, not replace, journalism

At #SJF2025, Claire Malone explored how AI tools can support journalists with disability.
Then, she wrote about it for #ABSW website 🔗 zurl.co/hFoTx
Beyond the Buzz: How generative tools can augment, not replace, journalism
At the Science Journalism Forum 2025, Dr Claire Malone explored how AI tools can support journalists with disability. Here are her key takeaways.
www.absw.org.uk
November 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
✍️ Opinion writing for the sciences: building trust through storytelling

At the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 in Pretoria (1–5 December), don’t miss this hands-on workshop on how to write powerful opinion pieces that bridge science and society.
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
✈️ Meet the six journalists attending #WCSJ2025 with the support of #ABSW
🔗zurl.co/fvqMR

🇺🇬 Uganda @DianaTaremwaK @DavisBuyondo @sharonmuzaki.bsky.social
🇬🇧 UK @DrYemisiBokinni @pauladepoju.bsky.social @rosafurneaux.bsky.social

@wcsj2025.bsky.social South Africa, 1-5 Dec
@wfsj25.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
📢 Final call!!!

Join the ABSW webinar “Watchdog Science Journalism: Practices, challenges, and opportunities” and learn how journalists can expose research fraud, misconduct, and unethical practices — without eroding public trust in science.

🎙️@fleerackers.bsky.social An Nguyen
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Investigating the dark sides of science isn’t easy.
Hear how 21 journalists around the world tackle misconduct, fraud, and ethical breaches — and what they’ve learned.

📅 13 Nov, 18:00–19:30 | ABSW free webinar
Book now
zurl.co/nhRhv

@fleerackers.bsky.social @anducnguyen
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Fraud. Retractions. AI-generated papers. “Broken” academia.
Whose role is it to call attention to these issues?

Join ABSW webinar on Watchdog Science Journalism — 13 Nov, 18:00–19:30 (UK)
Book now 👉 zurl.co/nhRhv

@fleerackers.bsky.social @anducnguyen

#Journalism #Ethics
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
How can science journalists keep an eye on issues like retractions and research misconduct, and communicate them without damaging public trust?
What are the common barriers journalists face in pursuing these stories?

📆 13 Nov | 18:00–19:30 | Free ABSW webinar
Book now 👉 zurl.co/pcTnE
Watchdog science journalism: Practices, challenges, and opportunities
To what extent do journalists report on the dark sides of science – and how can they do so without unwittingly jeopardising public trust?
zurl.co
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The @Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) will be travelling to #WCSJ2025

Alex O'Brien, ABSW vice-chair, and Sallie Robins, ABSW Executive Secretary, will attend in person and be available to meet you all in Pretoria, South Africa, 1-5 Dec.
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#ABSWmembers

Join our informal pitching session on Discord to chat with @munkeatlooi.bsky.social senior editor and ABSW board member. It’s a relaxed space to ask questions, test out ideas, and get honest feedback on your pitches, even if you’re still shaping them.

zurl.co/IebT8
Pitching Session on Discord
Informal lunchtime chat with a senior editor — test your pitches, ask questions, and build confidence in your science writing ideas.
zurl.co
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Two leading voices on science, media, and ethics — Alice Fleerackers (U. Amsterdam) and An Nguyen (Bournemouth U.) — join ABSW for a discussion on watchdog science journalism.

🗓️ 13 Nov | 18:00–19:30 | Free webinar 👇
zurl.co/nhRhv

@fleerackers.bsky.social @anducnguyen
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
👍#UKRI#WCSJ2027 Founding Partner

"UKRI is delighted to be supporting the WCSJ2027. We look forward to working with ABSW and the other founding partners to create a truly exciting event in 2027." — Chris Melvin, Head of News at @UK Research and Innovation
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Travel made easy for #WCSJ2025 🇿🇦
✈ Fly to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo)
🚆 30 min train to Pretoria
💸 Kenya Airways discount code WCSJ25
🚗 10% off Ulysses transfers
📅 1–5 Dec 2025
Details here 🔗 zurl.co/cShiw

@wcsj2025.bsky.social @wfsj25.bsky.social @absw.bsky.social @istja.ie @efsj.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by ABSW
Only a week to go before our webinar on "watchdog science journalism"! Will we see you there?
Can science journalists expose research fraud, misconduct, and paper mills without undermining public trust?

Join ABSW free webinar on Watchdog Science Journalism – 13 Nov, 18:00–19:30.
Book now 👉 zurl.co/nhRhv

🎤 @fleerackers.bsky.social & An Nguyen

🔗 Share it!
@istja.ie

#SciJourn #Ethics
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
👍@Wellcome Trust — #WCSJ2027 Founding Partner

"By facilitating evidence-informed public conversations about science, rigorous journalism is one of the key contributors to trust and understanding." — Philippa Michael, Head of Public Initiatives at Wellcome
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Science journalism meets social justice at the #WCSJ2025, Pretoria, 1–5 Dec.
🌍Let’s bring European voices to the global conversation
🎫Book your spot: zurl.co/GUnRC
@wfsj25.bsky.social @wcsj2025.bsky.social @absw.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
👍@Springer Nature — #WCSJ2027 Founding Partner

"Science journalism plays a vital role in making research accessible and meaningful to society. Springer Nature is proud to sponsor the WCSJ." — Stephen Pincock, Executive Vice President in Springer Nature’s Partnerships team
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We're delighted to be supporting the World Conference of Science Journalists 2027.

We look forward to working with Association of British Science Writers and the other founding partners to create an exciting event!
📢#WCSJ2027 Founding Partners announced 👇

🎉The Royal Society, Springer Nature, Wellcome and UK Research and Innovation🎉
@royalsociety @Springer Nature @wellcometrust.bsky.social @UKRI_News

📆World Conference of Science Journalists will take place in London in September 2027
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 PM
👍The Royal Society — #WCSJ2027 Founding Partner

"Journalists help provide access to trusted and reliable scientific voices, and we need more of that in the world. The WCSJ can play a big part in supporting this." — Adrian Smith, President of @royalsociety.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Are you a student science journalist looking to grow your skills and connections?

Join #ABSW — the UK’s professional network for science journalists and communicators.
👉 zurl.co/Gmyhp

For just £25/year, student members gain access to👇

#ScienceJournalism
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Reposted by ABSW
Come join us for a discussion of how science journalists can act as watchdogs of the research sphere!

#scicomm #journalism
Can science journalists expose research fraud, misconduct, and paper mills without undermining public trust?

Join ABSW free webinar on Watchdog Science Journalism – 13 Nov, 18:00–19:30.
Book now 👉 zurl.co/nhRhv

🎤 @fleerackers.bsky.social & An Nguyen

🔗 Share it!
@istja.ie

#SciJourn #Ethics
October 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🧾We haven't reached the minimum number of participants and had to cancel the speed-networking event for student journalists. 🫣

We are now evaluating the possibility of making it online, keeping the speed-dating format. 😉👍

Stay tuned! 🔗 zurl.co/5dFRl
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Can science journalists expose research fraud, misconduct, and paper mills without undermining public trust?

Join ABSW free webinar on Watchdog Science Journalism – 13 Nov, 18:00–19:30.
Book now 👉 zurl.co/nhRhv

🎤 @fleerackers.bsky.social & An Nguyen

🔗 Share it!
@istja.ie

#SciJourn #Ethics
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢#WCSJ2027 Founding Partners announced 👇

🎉The Royal Society, Springer Nature, Wellcome and UK Research and Innovation🎉
@royalsociety @Springer Nature @wellcometrust.bsky.social @UKRI_News

📆World Conference of Science Journalists will take place in London in September 2027
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢Calling all student science journalists!

Get personal career advice from leading UK media professionals at our Speed Career Advice event

📅Mon 3 Nov | 📍 London | 🕖 19:00–22:00
💡Free entry for ABSW Student members (Membership: £25/year)

🎫Book now! zurl.co/6WgAn
October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📣5 minutes can change your career!

Meet BBC, Guardian & Nature journalists for rapid-fire career advice at ABSW’s Speed Career Advice event

📍 The Betjeman Arms, King’s Cross
📅 Mon 3 Nov, 19:00–22:00
🍕 Free food & drink | Free for student members

🔗zurl.co/iBcA9
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM