International science journalism conference comes to Copenhagen
This June, Copenhagen will host a large international conference for science journalists. Sign up to learn more about new media, climate reporting, and responsible journalism. And catch big names such as physicist Lawrence Krauss at Copenhagen’s regular Science and Cocktails.
Academics and scientists have a strong tradition for meeting up at conferences to learn all about the latest research in their field.
But what about science journalists and communicators? Well they too have a conference to go it this summer in Denmark. It is called “Bringing Science Forward” and will take place between the 26th to 30th June in Copenhagen.
During the five day conference, journalists and communication experts will share their knowledge and experience. They will discuss the best ways to communicate the complexities of scientific subjects and research in order to reach the broadest audience.
Read more about the conference of the European Conference for Science Journalsits website.
The conference is organised by the Danish Science Journalists Association and the European Union for Science Journalists. Conference Chairman and President of the Danish Science Journalists Association, Jens Degett, is looking forward to the event:
“The conference is a unique opportunity to update your professional skills in communication and network with leading science journalists throughout Europe and the world. Journalists and communicators will be inspired and [learn more] about new journalistic tools,” says Degett.
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The conference has three themes:
1. New Media and science in social media: New digital communication channels present challenges but also interesting opportunities to talk about science and research and involve members of the public directly.
2. Climate journalism: How best can we communicate an important, but complicated subject that unfortunately makes many people switch off?
3. Responsible journalism: How can journalists and communicators make the best use of each other so that science is covered in the best possible way?
The conference aims to present new knowledge about media consumers, and inspire and introduce new tools to science communication and journalism. And there are some big names presenting. For example:
Lawrence Krauss, American-Canadian physicist and astronomer. Krauss has been an active popular science communicator, writing for the New York Times among others. He will present at Copenhagen’s regular science communication event, Science and Cocktails in Christiania.
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James Painter, head of the Journalism Fellowship Program at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University, UK. He has previously worked at the BBC World Service with experience reporting in climate change and media.
Shawn Otto, science journalist and author. Since 2008, Otto has organised debates between Democrats and Republican presidential candidates in the USA. Through his work, he strives to cover some of the big scientific questions of our time and to improve journalistic coverage of science.
Connie Hedegaard, journalist and politician. EU commissioner for climate action between 2009 and 2014, today Hedegaard is the chairman for an international environmental charity. She will lead a debate about climate journalism between editors from international media.
Early registration is open until 15th May 2017. Registration is via the conference website.
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Read the Danish version of this article on Videnskab.dk
