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Discussion recording: How to avoid lures in science reporting

November 5, 2020Discussionssedeer

On October 2, Vera Novais hosted a Zoom session for ISWA members to discuss how we can avoid lures in science reporting. Many of us joined the discussion, but Vera also recorded it so ISWAns who couldn’t be there can listen. You’ll find an audio recording below the description. If (more…)

Access to the Wiley Online Library

April 3, 2019Newssedeer

The World Federation of Science Journalists has made an agreement with Wiley to give members free access to the Wiley Online Library. As a member of ISWA, that includes you! Continue reading Access to the Wiley Online Library →

Sci-comm awards in physics and ecology

March 18, 2019Awardssedeer

AIP Science Communication Awards The American Institute of Physics rewards excellent science communication in print, online and broadcast media which is intended for and improves the general public’s appreciation of physics, astronomy, math and related science fields. Winning author receives $3,000, an engraved Windsor Chair, and certificate of recognition. Publisher (more…)

WFSJ Fellowships for African journalists to attend a science reporting workshop in the UK [10-14 March 2019]

November 1, 2018Jobs and Fellowships, Newssedeer

Forwarded from the WFSJ: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is delighted to announce a sponsored science reporting workshop that will be held at UKRI’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (10-14 March 2019) in Harwell, UK’s major research centre , delivered by the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ). The workshop’s overall objective (more…)

Reminder: WCSJ2019 Call for Proposals

May 13, 2018Conferences and Meetingssedeer

The next World Conference of Science Journalists will take place from 1 to 4 July 2019 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The call for proposals has been open for some time and will close on May 31, 2018. I encourage you all to consider submitting at least one proposal! The organizers would like (more…)

Opportunities: News Editor and Marine Science Fellowship

April 14, 2018Jobs and Fellowshipssedeer

Below are some job/fellowship opportunities that might be interesting for ISWAns. If you know of any other opportunities that should be shared with ISWA members, please get in touch with the board! Continue reading Opportunities: News Editor and Marine Science Fellowship →

Travel grants for 5th Heidelberg Laureate Forum

February 22, 2017News (archived)sedeer

Travel grants are available to bring 15 journalists to the 5th Heidelberg Laureate Forum, which gathers award-winning mathematicians and computer scientists to meet a selected group of 200 young researchers. Grants of up to €3,000 will cover the travel costs as well as board and accommodation during the stay in (more…)

Travel fellowships for WCSJ 2017

January 22, 2017News (archived)sedeer

Travel fellowships are available for the WCSJ meeting in San Francisco this October. The grants will provide full or partial support to cover economy airfare, accommodation for the duration of the conference, and reasonable ground transport up to a maximum amount. Applications are open until March 15. You can find (more…)

Transcultural Summer School

April 7, 2016News (archived)sedeer

Grants are available to attend the STEAM science communication summer school at Rhine-Waal University in Germany this July. The program “marries science and art through practice.” Check their page for details and eligibility information. The application deadline is Friday, April 29 at noon GMT. (more…)

Travel grants to Heidelberg Laureate Forum

February 17, 2016News (archived)sedeer

Applications are open for journalists who wish to cover the 4th Heidelberg Laureate Forum, an opportunity to engage with some of the world’s brightest mathematicians and computer scientists. The Forum will take place from September 18-23, 2016, and travel grant applications will be accepted until May 15. (more…)

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