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Association of British Science Writers advocates and provides professional training, development and networking for journalists and writers covering STEM.
London
Joined January 2009
✨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. https://t.co/eAiSS0ZWra
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Michael Kenward was New Scientist’s longest-serving editor and an active ABSW member. The association celebrates his invaluable contributions.
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#training #pitching #online 👀 Pitching Across Borders - Meet the Speakers! Jop de Vrieze – Award-winning Dutch journalist blending investigation and narrative to uncover the human side of science @Jopdevrieze
https://t.co/3kv9o4MGbu
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My first op-ed for @LiveScience on my @absw media fellowship. "Whether good science is swamped by a quagmire of poor quality studies or whether we can turn back the tide depends on the integrity of researchers and the awareness of the organizations which facilitate and fund it."
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#training #pitching #online 👀 Pitching Across Borders - Meet the Speakers! Emma Stoye – Nature news editor leading a team breaking stories on gene editing, AI and global science policy @emmastoye
https://t.co/3kv9o4MGbu
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#training #pitching #online 👀 Pitching Across Borders - Meet the Speakers! Maria Bolevich – From environmental engineer to global science storyteller for Science, New Scientist and more @mariabolevich89.bsky.social https://t.co/3kv9o4MGbu
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#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. 🔗 https://t.co/6GXnmVBN1F
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👉 Early bird registration extended to 20 October 2025. As a member of ABSW, which is a WFSJ-affiliated association, you can get a discounted fee - 6,500ZAR Register here 🔗 https://t.co/BMcVmA4aSY (2/2)
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📣#WCSJ2025 deadlines approaching! 👉 Travel Grants are open until 15 October, 23:59 GMT+2 ABSW is supporting 2 grants for UK-based science journalists and 2 for journalists from Uganda. Other grants are available as well. More information here ▶️ https://t.co/PJinzcqGRt (1/2)
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Whether you’re starting out or well-established—ABSW is for you. Join now: https://t.co/WJQTez0O1R #ABSWmembers #benefits #membership #sciencejournalism #sciencewriting #networking #training
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🩻 Quick ABSW pulse: board service We are running a short benchmark to understand the current status quo of board service among members. If you currently serve (or have recently served) on any board, could you reply with any info? 🔎 Know more 🔗
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The ABSW is running a short benchmark to understand the current status quo of board service and asks its members to share some information.
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#MediaFellows 🔬@IvanaDrobnjak10 Ivana Drobnjak has been placed with @guardian supported by @UCLEngineering Ivana is particularly focused on ethical, human-aligned AI tech. Learn more about this #ABSW programme 🔗 https://t.co/xUrRHiogAm
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#training #online #pitching 🗣️ “Do I have to write in English to be read globally?” If you’ve asked this, this panel is for you. Pitching Across Borders on 23 Oct brings together editors & freelancers to help break into international publications. 🔗 https://t.co/vOzuVzBuQK
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#MediaFellows 🔬Etelka Chung has been placed with @IFLScience 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 🔗 https://t.co/xUrRHiogAm
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#training Thinking of #pitching your science story across country borders? 🌍 Join us on 23 Oct at Pitching Across Borders. Free (for ABSW / EFSJ members). Hear from editors & writers like @emmastoye @tushna42 @Jopdevrieze @mariabolevich89.bsky.social https://t.co/3kv9o4MGbu
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📢 Are you a student or early-career science writer? Join ABSW to: 📚 Access events, training, mentoring & member-only resources ☕ Hang out in our Discord coffee shop & network 📣 Get your work promoted Be part of the UK’s home for science journalism: https://t.co/qkjXNFTSCG
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#abswmembers 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! https://t.co/vl5fkNhJx7
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We’re proud to welcome @absw (ABSW) as a Community Partner for #SJF25! ABSW champions excellence in reporting science, medicine & technology, and supports media professionals to report freely & responsibly. 🌐Know more https://t.co/LiuPGGBiRJ
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#training #OpinionWriting 📢LAST CALL!! ✍️ Join the ABSW Opinion Writing Masterclass, 3 Oct, 10:00-16:15, at The Dana Centre, London. Essential craft, real feedback. Registration closes at noon, Wed 24 September 🔗 https://t.co/Il741JPY6R
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#training #OpinionWriting ABSW’s one-day workshop on 3 Oct, 10:00-16:15, with @johnwhitfield.bsky.social, Comment Editor, Research Professional News. Students should get in touch to discuss whether this course is suitable for their level of experience🔗 https://t.co/iP6EJHatqf
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