Lesley Evans Ogden
@ljevanso.bsky.social
Freelance science journalist, nature nerd, circuitous career driven by curiosity and wonder. Also kindness. Mum, partner, ally. WFSJ Board Member. She/her. 🕸️ lesleyevansogden.com
Have you registered for the World Conference of Science Journalists yet?
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Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.
Registration here:
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Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.
Registration here:
wcsj2025.org/registration/
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Have you registered for the World Conference of Science Journalists yet?
@wcsj2025.bsky.social
Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.
Registration here:
wcsj2025.org/registration/
@wcsj2025.bsky.social
Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.
Registration here:
wcsj2025.org/registration/
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Step into the world of early humans
These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Step into the world of early humans
These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - The mRNA Technology Transfer Hub
Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - The mRNA Technology Transfer Hub
Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Hike in the Tswaing Meteorite Crater
An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.
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An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Field trip: Hike in the Tswaing Meteorite Crater – WCSJ 2025
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November 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Hike in the Tswaing Meteorite Crater
An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
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Looking forward to our workshop in South Africa
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November 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Looking forward to our workshop in South Africa
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More exciting field trips have been added to our web site - applications to go on the field trips open to all registered WCSJ 2025 delegates today!
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Field trips – WCSJ 2025
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November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
More exciting field trips have been added to our web site - applications to go on the field trips open to all registered WCSJ 2025 delegates today!
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social @efafreelancers.bsky.social ncers.bsky.social @easeeditors.bsky.social @efjeurope.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Edible insects: rethinking the future of food
Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social
Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Edible insects: rethinking the future of food
Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social
Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Alternative plastics for the win!
Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.
@wfsj25.bsky.social www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.
@wfsj25.bsky.social www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Alternative plastics for the win!
Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.
@wfsj25.bsky.social www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.
@wfsj25.bsky.social www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
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Are you a journalist of principle and integrity? Check how well you apply your ethics in From Principles to Practice a workshop well worth attending. Monday 1 December 14:00 www.wcsj2025.org #WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Are you a journalist of principle and integrity? Check how well you apply your ethics in From Principles to Practice a workshop well worth attending. Monday 1 December 14:00 www.wcsj2025.org #WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025 delegates are invited to join exclusive pre- or post-conference photographic safaris with C4 Photo Safaris, specialists in tailor-made experiences. Choose from four exciting itineraries with easy logistics from Johannesburg www.wcsj2025.org/travel/leisu... @wfsj25.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
#WCSJ2025 delegates are invited to join exclusive pre- or post-conference photographic safaris with C4 Photo Safaris, specialists in tailor-made experiences. Choose from four exciting itineraries with easy logistics from Johannesburg www.wcsj2025.org/travel/leisu... @wfsj25.bsky.social
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WCSJ Field Trips open to registered paid-up delegates on 5 Nov 2025! Trips offer opportunities to plunge into research at the forefront of science. Most cover more than one scientific aspect. All provide a great source of stories.
Visit wcsj2025.org/programme/fi....
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Visit wcsj2025.org/programme/fi....
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Field trips – WCSJ 2025
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November 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
WCSJ Field Trips open to registered paid-up delegates on 5 Nov 2025! Trips offer opportunities to plunge into research at the forefront of science. Most cover more than one scientific aspect. All provide a great source of stories.
Visit wcsj2025.org/programme/fi....
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Visit wcsj2025.org/programme/fi....
@wfsj25.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip Conservation Science in Action!
The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.
The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.
November 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip Conservation Science in Action!
The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.
The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.
Reposted by Lesley Evans Ogden
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure
The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za
The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za
November 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure
The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za
The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za
Reposted by Lesley Evans Ogden
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Palaeoanthropology, science, & interpretation in the Cradle of Humankind
Hominin species & mind-blowing specimens, first hand views of a live fossil site & visit to Maropeng – the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
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Hominin species & mind-blowing specimens, first hand views of a live fossil site & visit to Maropeng – the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
@wfsj25.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Palaeoanthropology, science, & interpretation in the Cradle of Humankind
Hominin species & mind-blowing specimens, first hand views of a live fossil site & visit to Maropeng – the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Hominin species & mind-blowing specimens, first hand views of a live fossil site & visit to Maropeng – the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
@wfsj25.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Bet on the biomanufacturers
The CSIR Biomanufacturing Centre is where CSIR researchers are innovating with microorganisms to develop sustainable alternatives for common industrial biologics, nutraceutical, agricultural & diagnostic products.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
The CSIR Biomanufacturing Centre is where CSIR researchers are innovating with microorganisms to develop sustainable alternatives for common industrial biologics, nutraceutical, agricultural & diagnostic products.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
November 2, 2025 at 4:04 AM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Bet on the biomanufacturers
The CSIR Biomanufacturing Centre is where CSIR researchers are innovating with microorganisms to develop sustainable alternatives for common industrial biologics, nutraceutical, agricultural & diagnostic products.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
The CSIR Biomanufacturing Centre is where CSIR researchers are innovating with microorganisms to develop sustainable alternatives for common industrial biologics, nutraceutical, agricultural & diagnostic products.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Pioneering animal healthcare
Explore cutting-edge facilities, advanced equipment, and world-class expertise.
www.up.ac.za/news/post_33...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=do5N...
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@wfsj25.bsky.social sky.social
Explore cutting-edge facilities, advanced equipment, and world-class expertise.
www.up.ac.za/news/post_33...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=do5N...
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social sky.social
November 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Pioneering animal healthcare
Explore cutting-edge facilities, advanced equipment, and world-class expertise.
www.up.ac.za/news/post_33...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=do5N...
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social sky.social
Explore cutting-edge facilities, advanced equipment, and world-class expertise.
www.up.ac.za/news/post_33...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=do5N...
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social sky.social
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore South Africa’s space history
Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. State-of-the-art facilities monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. State-of-the-art facilities monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore South Africa’s space history
Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. State-of-the-art facilities monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. State-of-the-art facilities monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
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Who will win Nov 3 Webster Award, Feature-Print/Digital? The team at CBC Vancouver 'Belonging...", @ljevanso.bsky.social of @knowablemag.bsky.social for her piece on Grizzlies or @sevawood.bsky.social & @michellecyca.com of @thenarwhal.ca for 'Leaching heavy metals...'?
October 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Who will win Nov 3 Webster Award, Feature-Print/Digital? The team at CBC Vancouver 'Belonging...", @ljevanso.bsky.social of @knowablemag.bsky.social for her piece on Grizzlies or @sevawood.bsky.social & @michellecyca.com of @thenarwhal.ca for 'Leaching heavy metals...'?
Thank you @knowablemag.bsky.social
for the opportunity to write this story for you! And thanks also to the Sitka Foundation Messengers of Biodiversity Journalism Fellowship for supporting travel reporting for this story.
for the opportunity to write this story for you! And thanks also to the Sitka Foundation Messengers of Biodiversity Journalism Fellowship for supporting travel reporting for this story.
A warm congratulations to @ljevanso.bsky.social, whose feature story, “Getting along with grizzly bears,” is a finalist at the Webster Awards 2025 in the category “Excellence in Feature Reporting – Print/Digital.”
Getting along with grizzly bears
In rural Alaskan and Canadian communities, reducing conflict between people and their wild neighbors means both species must change their behavior
knowablemagazine.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Thank you @knowablemag.bsky.social
for the opportunity to write this story for you! And thanks also to the Sitka Foundation Messengers of Biodiversity Journalism Fellowship for supporting travel reporting for this story.
for the opportunity to write this story for you! And thanks also to the Sitka Foundation Messengers of Biodiversity Journalism Fellowship for supporting travel reporting for this story.
The Big Bad Wolf is Afraid of You. Fascinating experiment on wild wolves in Poland. By me for @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/s...
The Big Bad Wolf Is Afraid of You
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October 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Big Bad Wolf is Afraid of You. Fascinating experiment on wild wolves in Poland. By me for @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/s...
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Have I mentioned that I love it when scientists speak so directly about #DEI in #STEM that you can pull their words up to the headline? Here, @widowweb.bsky.social tells @ljevanso.bsky.social how she leads anti-bias workshops that focus on action, not guilt.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
It’s not wokeness — it’s human rights
Maydianne Andrade focuses on action and support, not guilt, when helping people to recognize biases and identify ways to change unfair outcomes.
www.nature.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Have I mentioned that I love it when scientists speak so directly about #DEI in #STEM that you can pull their words up to the headline? Here, @widowweb.bsky.social tells @ljevanso.bsky.social how she leads anti-bias workshops that focus on action, not guilt.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
It was a pleasure and privilege to interview Dr. Maydianne Andrade for this story for Nature as part of their “Changemakers” series, and learn about her work addressing racism and bias in science.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
It’s not wokeness — it’s human rights
Maydianne Andrade focuses on action and support, not guilt, when helping people to recognize biases and identify ways to change unfair outcomes.
www.nature.com
September 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It was a pleasure and privilege to interview Dr. Maydianne Andrade for this story for Nature as part of their “Changemakers” series, and learn about her work addressing racism and bias in science.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Published today in Nature as part of their “Changemakers” series, an interview with Canadian scientist Dr. Maydiane Andrade
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
It’s not wokeness — it’s human rights
Maydianne Andrade focuses on action and support, not guilt, when helping people to recognize biases and identify ways to change unfair outcomes.
www.nature.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Published today in Nature as part of their “Changemakers” series, an interview with Canadian scientist Dr. Maydiane Andrade
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Work by Adina Florea, Tadeusz Michrowski and Chahrazade. Douah, with support of @ljevanso.bsky.social. Investigation published in @newlinesmag.bsky.social, snoop.ro Magazyn Pismo @onet.pl #environmentalinvestigations #investigativejournalism #crossborderjournalism
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Work by Adina Florea, Tadeusz Michrowski and Chahrazade. Douah, with support of @ljevanso.bsky.social. Investigation published in @newlinesmag.bsky.social, snoop.ro Magazyn Pismo @onet.pl #environmentalinvestigations #investigativejournalism #crossborderjournalism
Excellent story with great advice!
Plenty of important science stories happen in communities where some people, for a variety of valid reasons, might be hesitant to talk to journalists coming from (the) outside, writes @willvh.bsky.social, in this story with @johnvaillant.bsky.social @mariaparazorose.bsky.social and others. 🧪
Outside In: Covering Communities as an Outsider - The Open Notebook
Plenty of important science stories happen in communities where some people, for a variety of valid reasons, might be hesitant to talk to journalists coming from outside their borders or culture. That...
www.theopennotebook.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Excellent story with great advice!