6th World Conference of Science Journalists in London, 30 June – 3 July, 2009

6th World Conference of Science Journalists

at Central Hall, Westminster, 30 June – 3 July, 2009

The 6th World Conference of Science Journalists in 2009 (WCSJ2009) will bring 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 science and technology.

Pallab Ghosh Science journalists have a vital role to play in informing millions of people around the world about the latest advances and controversies in science and technology. At WCSJ2009 we welcome journalists, editors and science communicators from both developed and emerging countries to enjoy our exciting programme of events, share experiences, develop new contacts and report great stories.

— Pallab Ghosh
Science Correspondent, BBC News
& 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 invloved 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.

Conference Highlights

The programme

Fiona Fox

Fiona Fox, Director of the Science Media Centre, London, is heading the programme development team.

Seed funding

Sponsorships

We are pleased to have seed funding from the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust, and the World Federation of Science Journalists.

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15/05/2008

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