The World Federation of Science Journalists has recently published in its website the report of the activities in the years 2009-2001 and several documents summarizing the very successful World Conference of Science Journalists held in Doha (Qatar) with an attendance of 800 delegates from 89 countries. World Conference of Science Journalists in Doha Report is online WFSJ 2009-2011 Report & minutes of the Doha General AssemblyContinue Reading

From the website of the World Federation of Science Journalists: The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters offers scholarships to cover 2012 awards in Oslo June 26, 2011 posted in Competitions There’s a door opening wide into astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience, and science journalists can apply for front-row seats to cover a landmark event honouring researchers in these fields. The door is in Oslo, Norway, but it’s openContinue Reading

Mentre il congresso mondiale dei giornalisti scientifici è ancora in corso a Doha, ecco alcune immagini del folto gruppo di giornalisti italiani (in grandissima parte “Swimmers”), con un saluto affettuoso alla collega e amica Gianna Milano che all’ultimo momento ha dovuto rinunciare a venire. (Grazie a Nicla Panciera per le foto)Continue Reading

Investigative science journalism, journalistic ethics, new technologies, linguistic diversity and connections between regions: these are the five points that the newly elected members of the board proposed to put on top of the agenda of the World Federation of Science Journalists. Michele Catanzaro analyses their practical proposals on the website of the Catalan Association of Science Communicators: What do the WFSJ board new members propose?Continue Reading