#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

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

👍#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

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

Only a week to go before our webinar on "watchdog science journalism"! Will we see you there?

👍@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

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#WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social @wcsj2025.bsky.social @absw.bsky.social

👍@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

#WCSJ2027 👏👏👏 @wfsj25.bsky.social

👍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

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

Come join us for a discussion of how science journalists can act as watchdogs of the research sphere! #scicomm #journalism

🧾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

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

📢#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

📢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

📣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

Thinking about a career in science journalism? 🎙️🧬 Join #ABSW for just £25/year as a student and get access to workshops, networking, job alerts, and more! 💡 Six great reasons to join 👇 🔗 zurl.co/BC96i#ABSW #ScienceWriting #StudentJournalists #SciComm

📰Want to break into science journalism? Join our Speed Career Advice evening for students — 1:1 chats with top journalists. 📅 Mon 3 Nov, 19:00–22:00 📍 The Betjeman Arms, London 🎟️ Free for ABSW Student members Not a member yet?! Join now! 👉 zurl.co/C5WJx

#training #pitching 📢FINAL CALL!! Pitching Across Borders This workshop is aimed at international science writers who are interested in writing for English-language publications. 📆Thu, 23 Oct, 3pm (BST) 📍Online 🎫Free for #ABSWmembers and @eurofsj zurl.co/6sI22

#training #pitching #online 👀 Pitching Across Borders - Meet the Speakers! Jop de Vrieze – Award-winning Dutch journalist blending investigation and narrative to uncover the human side of science @jopdevrieze.bsky.social zurl.co/osI7Q

⌛️ tic tac This call for #WCSJ2025 Travel Grants closes this Wednesday, 15 October, at 23:59 GMT+2. #ABSW is supporting 2 grants for science journalists from the 🇬🇧UK and from the 🇺🇬 Uganda.

#training #pitching #online 👀 Pitching Across Borders - Meet the Speakers! Emma Stoye – Nature news editor leading a team breaking stories on gene editing, AI and global science policy @emmastoye.bsky.social zurl.co/osI7Q

#training #pitching #online 👀 Pitching Across Borders - Meet the Speakers! Tushna Commissariat – Physics World features editor, bringing a decade of reporting on everything from antimatter to hornets @tushna42 zurl.co/osI7Q

#training #pitching #online 👀 Pitching Across Borders - Meet the Speakers! Maria Bolevich – From environmental engineer to global science storyteller for Science, New Scientist and more @mariabolevich89.bsky.social zurl.co/osI7Q

#training #pitching #online Science writers, do you want to pitch to English-language outlets but are unsure where to start? Join Pitching Across Borders on 23 Oct, 15:00-17:30 (BST). Book your place now! Free for #ABSWmembers and @eurofsj members. 🔗zurl.co/E3Rxk

📣#WCSJ2025 deadlines approaching! 👉 Travel Grants are open until 15 October, 23:59 GMT+2 ABSW is supporting 2 grants for UK-based science journalists and 2 for journalists from Uganda. Other grants are available as well. More information here ▶️zurl.co/sdCUz#WCSJ2025(1/2)

#MediaFellows 🔬@IvanaDrobnjak10 Ivana Drobnjak has been placed with @theguardian.com supported by @uclengineering.bsky.social Ivana is particularly focused on ethical, human-aligned AI tech. Learn more about this #ABSW programme 🔗 zurl.co/puZ71

#MediaFellows 🔬Etelka Chung has been placed with @iflscience.com supported by the @UniofHerts (Univ. Hertfordshire ) Etelka is a Research Fellow at the Wolfson Centre for Biodetection Instrumentation Research. Learn more about this #ABSW programme 🔗 zurl.co/puZ71

What’s in it for science writers who join #ABSW? ✅ Get your stories promoted & published ✅ Access exclusive pitching sessions & resources ✅ Network with top science journalists ✅ Join our vibrant Discord community ✅ Build your portfolio with editorial support (More 👇)

🩻 Quick ABSW pulse: board service We are running a short benchmark to understand the current status quo of board service among members. If you currently serve (or have recently served) on any board, could you reply with any info? 🔎 See what we are looking for 🔗 zurl.co/liu7Y

#training #online #pitching 🗣️ “Do I have to write in English to be read globally?” If you’ve asked this, this panel is for you. Pitching Across Borders on 23 Oct brings together editors & freelancers to help break into international publications. 🔗zurl.co/7dMuX

#training Thinking of #pitching your science story across country borders? 🌍 Join us on 23 Oct at Pitching Across Borders. Free (for ABSW / EFSJ members). Hear from editors & writers like @emmastoye.bsky.social @tushna42 @jopdevrieze.bsky.social @mariabolevich89.bsky.social zurl.co/osI7Q

📢 Are you a student or early-career science writer? Join ABSW to: 📚 Access events, training, mentoring & member-only resources ☕ Hang out in our Discord coffee shop & network 📣 Get your work promoted Be part of the UK’s home for science journalism: zurl.co/11sff

#abswmembers Join members next Monday, 29 September, at 13:30 on ABSW Discord Coffee Shop, just for a small chat and a hot (or fresh) beverage. Looking forward to seeing you there! Don't forget to book it in your agenda: every last Monday of the month! zurl.co/p5a7P

Find out how the @resprofnews.bsky.social opinion section magic happens.

#training #OpinionWriting 📢LAST CALL!! ✍️ Join the ABSW Opinion Writing Masterclass, 3 Oct, 10:00-16:15, at The Dana Centre, London. Essential craft, real feedback. Registration closes at noon, Wed 24 September 🔗 zurl.co/6AwLf

#training #OpinionWriting ABSW’s one-day workshop on 3 Oct, 10:00-16:15, with @johnwhitfield.bsky.social Comment Editor, Research Professional News. Students should get in touch to discuss whether this course is suitable for their level of experience🔗zurl.co/SkMSj

#training #OpinionWriting Science writers, communicators & journalists: your chance to learn from commissioning editors! 📅 3 Oct 📍The Dana Centre, London 🔗zurl.co/LfX9b#training#OpinionWriting@sarabdulla Formerly Senior Editor, The Washington Post and Chief Opinion Editor, Nature

#training #OpinionWriting Ever wondered what makes a strong opinion piece land with editors? 🤔 Find out at our one-day workshop led by @ehsanmasood.bsky.social, Editorials Editor and Bureau Chief for Africa and the Middle East at the science journal @springernature.com 🔗zurl.co/MjEkX

#training 📢Want to sharpen your #OpinionWriting skills? Join us on 3 Oct 2025 in London for a one-day masterclass led by @ehsanmasood.bsky.social, Sara Abdulla & @johnwhitfield.bsky.social Learn to pitch, write & get noticed 🎫ABSW members £50 / non-members £125 🔗zurl.co/VT7uN

✨Mike Kenward OBE (1945-2025) #ABSW sends its most sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends. Mike was an ABSW Life member, honoured for his outstanding service to science writing and to the ABSW. He was an active participant in the community. www.absw.org.uk/articles/mic...

Very surprised and delighted to be one of 4 finalists for European Science Journalist of the Year Award 2025 - along with amazing reporters @mikepeeljourno.bsky.social, Jonas Reese & Christopher Weingart.

If you're a science journalist hoping to write for international publications, join this @absw.bsky.social webinar on October 23rd! Two editors and two freelancers will share how to make local news relevant to international audiences. #scicomm #journalism www.absw.org.uk/events/pitch...

Really Excited to be starting my @absw.bsky.social media Fellowship today at @LiveScience.com Looking forwards to being able to share the latest science stories with you once I've got my feet under the table.

🧪 Passionate about science writing? 📣 Want your work seen, supported, and celebrated? Join #ABSW and you’ll find: 🧠 A network of peers 📚 Opportunities to grow 📰 Platforms to publish Start your journey or take the next step: zurl.co/T6XrC#ABSW #Benefits

#abswss25 If you are an #ABSWmember or attended the ABSW Science & Technology Journalism Summer School 2025, you can watch the recordings of the sessions. 🎥 zurl.co/q2zcH Read the articles ✏️ zurl.co/PmjUQ Or check the photos 📷 zurl.co/SBxox#abswss25#ABSWmember Thanks to our volunteers! #diversityscholarship

#ABSW offers a supportive space to practice, publish, and connect with others in the field: 🗣️ Pitching Practice 🖋️ Portfolio Building 📚 Learn From the Best 💼 Build experience, confidence, and your science writing network: zurl.co/joNjV#ABSW #Benefits #Membership

#ABSWawards The ABSW Awards Ceremony 2025 was held on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, at @rigb.org. If you missed the event hosted by Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social, scicommer and journalist, check the pictures here! 🔗zurl.co/MzfxM Cheer the winners! zurl.co/m636b

📰 ABSW doesn’t just support science journalists—we celebrate and defend them. Join the UK's science writing community: zurl.co/URX0Z As a member, you benefit from (see thread➿) #ABSWmembers #membership #sciencejournalism #sciencewriting #networking #training