6th World Conference of Science Journalists

at Central Hall, Westminster, 30 June – 2 July, 2009

The 6th World Conference of Science Journalists in 2009 (WCSJ2009) brought together established and aspiring reporters, writers and science communicators from around the world to debate, network, develop their professional skills and report on the latest advances in science and technology.

Pallab Ghosh The vision was to bring together all the talents we have in the UK and put on a great show for the rest of the World. That's exactly what we did. The conference exceeded all expectations and in the end, it attracted over 1,000 participants in total who shared their experiences, debated the big issues facing science journalism at present and networked with their International peers.

This is a meeting that really has changed the way science journalists thought about the way they work. It's a conference that inspired as well as informed and its impact will be felt across the world for many, many years to come. It has been a great advertisement for British Science Journalists, Science Communicators and our Scientists.

— Pallab Ghosh
Science Correspondent, BBC News
& Past President, World Federation of Science Journalists

WCSJ2009 & ABSW

The 6th World Conference of Science Journalists in 2009 (WCSJ2009) is part of the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) which exists to help those who write about science and technology, and to improve the standard of science journalism in the United Kingdom.

To find out more about the ABSW and the different activities it has been involved into for more than sixty years, visit their website www.absw.org.uk or read more about it and its association with the WCSJ2009 on the organisation page or the website.

WCSJ2009 Co-Directors contacts

Julie Clayton, WCSJ2009 Co-Director

E: julie.clayton@wcsj2009.org
T: +44 (0) 117 946 6284
M: +44 (0) 7802 406729

Sallie Robins, WCSJ2009 Co-Director

E: sallie.robins@wcsj2009.org

Association of British Science Writers, ABSW

World Federation of Science Journalists, WFSJ
Empowerment Through Journalism

Conference Highlights

The Future of Science Journalism Survey

Linked to WCSJ2009, we are undertaking a survey on the backgrounds, employment situation and daily practices of science journalists and the future of the profession. Whether you took part in the event or not, you are most welcome to tell us your opinion following this link.

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WCSJ09 programme

Full Programme:
• Programme timetable
• Detailed session list and Press briefings & Fringe Events list
• Full speaker and producer list

You can also browse through the conference handbook online. Click here to view.

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Online bookings

Over 900 delegates and speakers attended the WCSJ2009 conference in London as well as our exhibitors. We were delighted with the turnout and interest in this unique conference and would like to thank all conference participants for their involvement.
Please note booking is now closed.

Scholarships

Over 100 scholars were supported to attend the conference in London. We were pleased that due to the sponsorship and donations contributed by our many sponsors and friends of the conference, we were able to support such a huge number of scholars, many of whom were from developing countries.

Spread the Word

If you are able to help us to spread the word about the Conference, you can find our marketing materials and web banners to download here.

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Support US

We are very grateful for the support provided to the conference by our conference seed funders, partners and sponsors. Please click here for the full list of conference supporters and sponsors. Visit our supporters page.

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