#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
Contact 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
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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
#speeddating #networking
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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
You'll have the chance to hear about ABSW work during 2025, contribute to plans for 2026 and meet the new board members.
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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
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@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
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@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
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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
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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
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
⚠️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
#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
Join us in-person or online. All members invited.
📆 Wed, 28 January 2026
#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
#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
#speeddating #networking
#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
#ABSWmembers #LateChristmasParty🎄
Yes, it's back – the ABSW 'Missed the Deadline' Christmas party!
⚠️If you can't make it to London, you can still join the party online! All members are welcome.
📆 Wednesday, 28 January 2026
🎫Book your place! 🔗zurl.co/3VT6d
#WCSJ2027
Benefits for #ABSWmembers
Join now! 👉 www.absw.org.uk/pages/10-joi...
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📚 Book Writers’ Coffee Break ☕Discord
Join us tomorrow (Wed, 3 Dec, 13:30) and share your own dos and don’ts. How do you pick the right topic, stay motivated and organised, or deal with it if someone publishes a similar book first?
🔗 zurl.co/Dfr00
#ABSWmembers
📚 Book Writers’ Coffee Break ☕
Grab a coffee and join fellow science writers, journalists, communicators, and scientists to exchange thoughts, experiences, and questions about the writing process.
📆Wed, 3 Dec
⏳13:30 (UK)
📍Discord
🔗 zurl.co/Dfr00
#ABSWmembers
📚 Book Writers’ Coffee Break ☕
📆Wednesday, 3 December 2025
⏳13:30–14:30 (UK)
📍Book Writers' Coffee Shop on Discord
Two simple rules: be friendly and non-judgmental, and remember — what’s shared in the chat stays in the chat.
🔗 zurl.co/Dfr00
#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
#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
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
Whether you’re starting out or well-established—ABSW is for you.
Join now: www.absw.org.uk/pages/10-joi...
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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
🎓 Plus: access to bursaries and grants that support training, travel, or special reporting projects.
www.absw.org.uk/pages/10-joi...
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