📢 Calling all secondary school teachers and educators! Are you teaching students aged 14–16 at a state-funded, non-selective school? Then this one's for you — and more importantly, for them.

Only 7 days left to enter the Young Science Writer Award 2026 Are you aged 14 to 16 and curious about the world around you? Do you love asking questions, exploring ideas, and communicating science in a way that informs and inspires? This is your chance to get involved.

💪 The @absw.bsky.social Board strongly supports the CLEAR Framework for AI presented in the report 'Brave New World? Justice for Creators in the Age of Gen AI'. #JusticeForCreators #AI (1/2) 🔗 www.absw.org.uk/articles/cre...

If you are a student science journalist, why not join the Association of British Science Writers #ABSW and enjoy the benefits of membership? It includes free booking for a #careeradvice event 👉 zurl.co/mKH1w Join now! 🔗 zurl.co/Q4Mg4

#ABSWmembers #Elections ⚠️ You now have just over 24 hours left to submit your nomination for the ABSW Board. Deadline: Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 23:59 GMT Full details can be found here 👉 zurl.co/4QDtR#ABSWmembers#ElectionsContact ABSW if you have any questions!

#ABSWmembers #Elections This is the second time that @munkeatlooi.bsky.social has taken on the role of Board member, but you don't need to have done it before. Just bring your new perspectives and a will to put ideas into practice. You can make a difference! 👉 zurl.co/sORCN

#ABSWmembers #Elections Why should anyone even think about joining the ABSW Board? “Is a great way to get involved with projects that matter to you as a writer”, @evaamsen.com said. You don't need to have experience as a board member or even in an association. 👀 zurl.co/zwuWw

#ABSWmembers #students Are you a student science journalist seeking personalised #careeradvice from experienced professionals on your next career step? Join the ABSW online session on Wed, 25 February, at 19:00. Book now! zurl.co/nZ1n3#ABSWmembers#students#careeradvice#speeddating #networking

#ABSWmembers #Elections Fewer than 25% of respondents to the latest ABSW survey identified as non-white. This tells us that we are missing the voices of people who should be shaping decisions. Let's change it together. Join the ABSW Board! Details 👉 zurl.co/Ubbob

#ABSWmembers #AGM 📆 Thursday, 26 March 2026 ⌚ from 18:00 (AGM and networking) 📍 The Francis Crick Institute 💻 Zoom 🎫 zurl.co/iTMfm#ABSWmembers#AGM You'll have the chance to hear about ABSW work during 2025, contribute to plans for 2026 and meet the new board members.

#ABSWmembers #Elections ABSW is seeking a diverse range of voices to join its Board. Why not take this opportunity to have your say among your peers? If you know anyone who could offer a fresh perspective, please invite them too. zurl.co/HjEGZ

#ABSWmembers #elections @evaamsen.com has joined the ABSW Board in 2024 and is the European Representative. ABSW is a large and welcoming community. As a board member, Eva feels an even stronger connection to it. Why don't you stand for a Board role? 👉 zurl.co/SYDDq

Exclusive event! ♟️Meet & play with chess champion Jennifer Shahade. In this interactive evening, attendees will have the chance to take part in a simul (playing 10+ games simultaneously) with Jennifer. Booking is free but mandatory for #ABSWmembers 🎫zurl.co/eqrop

#ABSWmembers #Elections @andyextance.bsky.social has been ABSW Chair since 2020, completing his 3rd term in the role. Andy speaks about how much ABSW has transformed his career, and how being chair was a great way to pay that back. He encourages other members to join the Board. zurl.co/NXEgU

#ABSWmembers Book Writers’ Coffee Break ☕Discord Join us tomorrow! 📆Wed 4 Feb, 13:30 Grab a coffee and join fellow science writers, journalists, communicators, and scientists to exchange thoughts, experiences, and questions about the writing process. 🔗zurl.co/oJCxe

⚠️Exclusive event! ABSW members, and staff and students of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social are invited to meet and play with chess champion Jennifer Shahade. Chaired by @alexobrienuk.bsky.social 📆 Tuesday, 10 February 2026 ⌚18:30 - 21:00 📍Strand Campus, King's College London 🎫 zurl.co/eqrop

Have you taken time to reflect on all you've accomplished this past year? Here are some fun and unique ways to celebrate your work: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

#ABSWmembers ABSW Full and Life members are invited to stand for election to the ABSW Board. Posts open: - Chair - Vice-Chair - 2 general Board members 📆Nominations by Wed, 18 February, 23:59 GMT 💻Submit via the official online form🔗zurl.co/1whS7

If you are a student science journalist, why not join the Association of British Science Writers #ABSW and enjoy the benefits of membership? It includes free booking for a #careeradvice event 👉 zurl.co/GIDmu Join now! 🔗 zurl.co/eesa9

#ABSWawards FINAL CALL!!! ⚠️ Entries close at 23:59 (GMT) on Saturday, 31 January 2026. Enter now! 🔗 zurl.co/ROMvh#ABSWawards "What else can you do except plough ahead, enjoy the work, send some of it to awards programs and hope for the best?" - Robin George Andrews, News Item of the Year 2025

Whether you’ve just started thinking about writing a book or are already deep into a manuscript, the Book Writers’ Coffee Break is a relaxed space for #ABSWmembers to talk about the joys and challenges of #BookWriting. 📆4 February 2026, 13:30, Discord zurl.co/Z5uNB

#ABSWawards As a freelancer, Robin Andrews was thrilled by the recognition from UK peers. His advice: "Submit a piece of work that clearly fits in with what the judges are looking for, but also one you enjoyed writing the most." Enter! zurl.co/ZF9EM @squigglyvolcano.bsky.social

📅 Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 12:30–14:30pm (CET) ✍ Registration form: forms.gle/m4UmJb8HcBX8.... ⌛ Deadline for registrations: Monday, 9 February 2026, at is 10:00 (CET). 💬Trainers: @andyridgway.bsky.social and Emma Weitkamp, from @scicommsuwe.bsky.social.

#MediaFellows Media Fellowships are offered through a sponsoring institution or university who fund the Fellowship for their members/employees. If you are an individual who would like to become a Media Fellow then ask your employer to get in touch. 🔗 www.absw.org.uk/pages/media-...

⚠️NEW INTERACTIVE EVENT⚠️ #ABSWmembers and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social are invited to a unique opportunity to meet and play with chess champion @jenshahade.bsky.social Chaired by @alexobrienuk.bsky.social Book now! 👉 zurl.co/qeTyd

#ABSWawards 🔬The Dr Katharine Giles Award for best new academic voice Read👀zurl.co/67Cn7

#ABSWawards "The judges are interested in science and technology that change lives. But we know that readers, viewers and listeners are also fascinated by stories of no apparent utility that change their attitude toward the universe." - Martin Ince, 2026 Awards chair Enter now!🔗zurl.co/WcZp7

#ABSWawards 🎥Video of the year For video journalism produced for online, where STEM is the primary issue covered. The award aims to recognise content which is produced specifically for an online audience (not work intended for broadcast on a TV channel). 🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Watch 👀zurl.co/1uyhX

#ABSWawards 🎧The Royal Society Audio Award For an audio programme or podcast where STEM is the primary issue covered. The award can be for a single programme or series, although only one item in the series can be entered. 🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Listen 👂 zurl.co/klgtZ

#ABSWmembers #LateChristmasParty🎄 One week to go to ABSW "Missed the Deadline" Christmas party. Don't miss the chance to network with ABSW fellows. Book your place now! 🎫 zurl.co/3VT6d#ABSWmembers#LateChristmasPartyJoin us in-person or online. All members invited. 📆 Wed, 28 January 2026

#ABSWawards 📓Opinion Piece/Editorial of the Year For written work that expresses an opinion or aims to change opinion. This includes opinion columns, editorials and blogs. ‼️Submit by PDF🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Read 👀zurl.co/cgyKp

#ABSWawards 💷Research Policy or Funding Story of the Year For stories that tackle policy and funding agendas related to science and technology research. Any format🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Read 👀zurl.co/00r1x

#ABSWmembers #CoffeeBreak #networking 🍵 Let's meet on Monday, 26 January 2026, at 13:30 (UK time) for the first ABSW Coffee Break of the year. Looking forward to seeing you and learning about your upcoming projects. Every last Monday of the month in Discord 👉 zurl.co/eLXOn

📣 Nominations are now open for the #HardingPrize for Trustworthy Communication! 🏆 We’re looking for clear, balanced evidence-based communications that help people make informed decisions. Submit your article, video, podcast or post by 15 Feb 2026! t.co/8iec0BZDcE

#ABSWawards Steve Connor Award for Investigative Journalism For an in-depth investigation into a topic of scientific interest, leading to a conclusion. Submissions should detail any lengthy or complicated evidence gathering and any difficulties faced. 🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Read 👀zurl.co/eOdRd

#ABSWawards 🔎News Analysis of the Year For stories that provide an insightful explanation of the science behind the headlines and valuable new context and background to the news. Judges look for excellence and creativity in journalism. Any format🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Read 👀zurl.co/DxpJs

#ABSWmembers #students Are you a student science journalist seeking personalised #careeradvice from experienced professionals on your next career step? Join the ABSW online session on Wed, 25 February, at 19:00. Book now! zurl.co/GIDmu#ABSWmembers#students#careeradvice#speeddating #networking

#ABSWawards 🎤New Item of the Year For a single news item published or broadcast in any medium, including breaking news stories and first in-depth reports. The judges look for a story new to a relevant audience, well-written and original reporting. 🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Read 👀zurl.co/RLrlJ

#ABSWawards ✒️Feature of the Year: specialist audience Published in print or online in any title that targets specific, specialist audiences such as scientists, health professionals, chemists or engineers. ‼️Submit by PDF🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Read 👀zurl.co/rMPmB

#ABSWawards ✏️Feature of the Year: general audience For a feature published in print or online in any title that is primarily consumed by, and aimed at, a general, lay audience, whether broadsheet or tabloid in style. ‼️Submit by PDF🔗 zurl.co/MMIli Read 👀zurl.co/4JLqt

#ABSWawards ✨Newcomer of the Year  Read 👀zurl.co/dWBOs  🔗zurl.co/MMIli

Entries are now open for the Young Science Writer Award 2026. Deadline: 19 March, 23:59. Awards ceremony: 15 June at the Science Museum, London. £2,500 in cash prizes. Submit via the website: zurl.co/bDSy1

⚠️Survey reveals diversity gap in science journalism alongside widespread harassment The survey was organised by the ABSW and @scicommsuwe.bsky.social to get a clearer picture of the experiences of science journalists whose work is predominantly published or broadcast in the UK.

#ABSWmembers #LateChristmasParty🎄 Let's bring some sparkle to January – it's the perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues, both old and new, and make plans for the year ahead. All members are welcome. 📆 Wed, 28 January 2026 🎫Book your place for in-person or online party! 🔗zurl.co/3VT6d

#ABSWmembers ☕Pitching Session on Discord Put it in your diary!! One week to go. 📆Tuesday, 13 January 2026 ⌚ 13:30 to 14:30 (UK time) 📍ABSW Coffee Shop, Discord 🔗zurl.co/r1lMT 🤝@munkeatlooi.bsky.social

#ABSWawards 📢Entries now open!!! 11 categories available for self-entry 🔗 zurl.co/fsqnj 🎤 📰 💻 🎧 🎥 ⚠️The Lifetime Achievement Award - our most prestigious award - is based on nominations from ABSW members 👉 zurl.co/tYMAW

#ABSWawards Maybe you were not even planning to enter the ABSW Awards 2026, but why not give it a shot?! There are 11 categories to choose from, and it can be written, audio, video or multimedia formats. Entries open on 1 January and close on 31 January zurl.co/NG0yU

Published today by BBCScienceNews; the Young Science Writer Award 2025 winning essay. We received a record number of entries this year and the standard was incredible. Huge congratulations to our winner Hasset Kifle from St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy in Stoke-on-Trent.

#MonthlyShowcase ABSW has an incredible, talented, diverse membership, and we want to show the best writing from our members. zurl.co/tbmR7 These are our 2025 Monthly Showcase 👇 @sophieberdugo.bsky.social @pauladepoju.bsky.social @mwakley.bsky.social#MonthlyShowcaseYemisi Bokinni & Molly Campbell