If you have students with a spark for science and a way with words, please do share this with them! 

🔗Enter here: zurl.co/J62YB 
📅 Deadline: 19 March 23:59 

#YSWA26 #ScienceEducation #YoungScienceWriter #SecondarySchool #ABSW #TeacherShare #criticalthinking #STEM

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

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

#ABSW #diversity #harassment #mentalhealth

#MediaFellows

🌐 Tao Cheng @SpaceTimeLab has been placed with #BBC Science Unit supported by the @uclengineering.bsky.social

Tao's research interests span AI and big data, network complexity, and urban analytics.

Learn more about this #ABSW programme🔗 zurl.co/puZ71

#MediaFellows

🔬 Francis Hassard has been placed with #BBCFuture supported by the Cranfield University

Francis’s work has informed full-scale innovations adopted by UK water utilities and surveillance programmes protecting vulnerable communities

Learn more about this #ABSW programme🔗 zurl.co/puZ71

This session brings together global voices reflecting on how to apply the WFSJ’s Guiding Principles for Journalists Covering Science — a living document shaped by consultations with journalists and associations worldwide.
Among the speakers is Vera Novais, #ABSW Community Manager

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.

#AI #disability #journalism

📢 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

✈️ 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

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

#WCSJ2027 under the theme: 'Strengthening science journalism through global networks'

✏️Workshops, debates and keynotes from leading journalists, scientists and other experts

✈️Travel fellowships and remote attendance to make truly accessible to attendees globally

#ABSW

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

#ScienceWriting #StudentJournalists #SciComm

⌛️ 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.

#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 👇)

Michael Kenward (1945-2025) Michael Kenward was New Scientist’s longest-serving editor and an active ABSW member. The association celebrates his invaluable contributions.

✨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...

🧪 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

#Benefits

#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

#Benefits #Membership

European Science Journalist of the Year enter now! | Association of British Science Writers Free entry for ABSW members

⚠️FINAL CALL!!⚠️
📆Deadline: 1 June 2025, 23:59 CET

🏆European Science Journalist of the Year Award

#ABSW supports members who wish to apply.
See how 👉 zurl.co/4VlKf

#ABSWmembers #awards #sciencejournalism @eurofsj

#MediaFellows @absw 1/4

🔬The ABSW Media Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for practising scientists, clinicians & engineers to spend 2-6 weeks working at the heart of a media outlet.

🏢6 institutions will support #ABSW Media Fellowships in 2025

zurl.co/YqIzG

Find #ABSW events and training here👉https://www.absw.org.uk/pages/68-events
📍Events in-person, online or hybrid
💷Members can access events and training for free or at a heavily discounted rate
Join @absw now!🔗https://www.absw.org.uk/pages/10-join-now

🗞️ Science journalism matters. 👥 So does the community behind it.
When you join #ABSW, you’re not just accessing resources—you’re helping shape the future of science writing.

Join now! zurl.co/VqjIW

If you are not ready to join yet, subscribe to our #Newsletter

@absw.bsky.social will host #WCSJ2027, in London.
The event will mark the 80th anniversary of #ABSW.
Theme: Building Global Networks for a Stronger Profession
Subscribe WCSJ2027 Newsletter🔗https://www.absw.org.uk/pages/subscribe-wcsj2027
#networking #training

#ABSW #training #events

Benefit from our full calendar of free events (zurl.co/4xk2G ) and enjoy discounted rates on our flagship events including the UK Conference of Science Journalists and Science Journalism Summer Schools.

Join now! 👉 zurl.co/8RI6A

#training

📚 Book Writing Workshop

#ABSW immersive book writing workshop is designed for aspiring authors who have a concept in mind and need guidance on refining it

Speakers 👇
@izzyeverington.bsky.social
@eliarieh.bsky.social
@jamesspackman73.bsky.social

Chair: @obrientweet

zurl.co/ks6qJ

#ABSW 👉 Join now!
🔗 zurl.co/DqbbU

You will be able to connect with over 800 science journalists and communications professionals within the network.

Through ABSW memberships in @WFSJ and @eurofsj, you can also develop your network of science journalists worldwide.

#ABSW #ConfictZone

✏️ Registrations are free but mandatory
💻 Session will take place online, February 27, 18:00 (GMT)

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how education and research drive change even in the most challenging environments.

🔗zurl.co/xnNWM

#ABSW #ConfictZone

Studies in Survival - Science and Conflict in Gaza and Beyond
📆 Thursday, February 27, 18:00-19:30 GMT

Join if you seek compelling stories and want to see how education, research, and resilience intersect

🎤 Meet our speakers


🔗zurl.co/YtUYx

#ABSW #ConfictZone

Studies in Survival - Science and Conflict in Gaza and Beyond
📆 Thursday, February 27, 18:00-19:30 GMT

🎤 Meet our speakers
Our speakers have been working on or about conflicts in Ucrania, Rwanda, Palestine, or Síria

🔗zurl.co/TbBEk