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Euroscience media awards
You have until 30 June 2009 to enter the Euroscience media awards.The awards are:The Euroscience Stiftung Young Journalists AwardThe Euroscience Stiftung Lifetime Journalism AwardThe Johnson and...
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Say hello to Phrasefinder
I’ll let you into a professional secret, I don’t always think up my own headlines and captions. While "Twin Peaks", the headline to a story about how researchers used twin research to show that genes...
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ABSW Seminar: Journalism 2.0 - taught by Mike Nagle
ABSW members are invited to attend a training seminar on Tuesday May 26th. Bring along your laptop and be brought up-to-date with some of new methods of working and collaborating using the internet....
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Simon Singh speaks
Unless you've been away or had your head in the sand, you'll most likely have heard that Simon Singh was on the wrong side of a High Court libel verdict a couple of weeks ago. On Monday night some 250+...
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Framing research with the Danish Science Journalists' Association
The Danish Science Journalists' Association is hosting a conference on June 11 and wants you to go along.From their blurb:"The rise of new media (blogs) and social media (twitter, del.icio.us) has...
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Guild of Health Writers’ Writing Awards 2009
Good writing deserves good rewards!The Guild of Health Writers invites entries to its prestigious Writing Awards. They will be presented at a gala reception at Chandos House, London on October 13th...
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Max Perutz science writing award 2009
The Medical Research Council has posted details of the Max Perutz science writing award 2009. Open to MRC-funded PhD students, the award, worth £1000, "has attracted more than a thousand entries since...
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Epilepsy journalism award
Another award for specialist journalism with decidedly scientific leanings. The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and UCB, "a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry," are behind the...
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ABSW's How to publish a popular science book
Those attending the World Conference of Science Journalists, are invited to attend the ABSW's How to publish a popular science book on Wednesday 1st July, between 13.30 to 14.30.From an idea in an...
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ABSW special meeting
ABSW member are invited to a special meeting on Monday 29th June, from 6-7pm at the Dana Centre (165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington). We should like to discuss the future of the ABSW, the revamped...
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New Scientist editorial trainee scheme
The world's best science magazine has opened its doors for the New Scientist editorial trainee scheme.If you are "a graduate with a good science degree and a burning desire to be a science journalist"...
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A few questions on your professional situation
Martin Bauer, Head of the Methodology Institute and Director MSc Social and Public Communication, at the London School of Economics, is using the World Conference of Science Journalists as an...
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Best of the World Conference of Science Journalists 2009
So the World Conference of Science Journalists is over, and what a conference it was. Around 950 science writers, journalists and communicators gathered over three days at London's Westminster Central...
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A call for less science journalism
How could science writing for the public possibly be better? John Rennie, "outgoing" Editor in Chief of Scientific American, must have know that we would raise eyebrows with his comment that one answer...
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Supreme God-Like Power Can Be Yours
Just to say that as I told the AGM in January, I am not available as Treasurer of ABSW in 2010. Do get in touch if you fancy taking on this interesting and important role.
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Twitter tips for the timid
Confused by all this Twitter-talk? What the heck is a hashtag? And how do I get started? Wonder no more. Jo Brodie has written this beginners guide.The basic tipsHow to follow a topic or conversation...
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Yes we cam!
One of the aims of the ABSW for 2009 is to build up a network of regional groups to increase activity for our members based outside of London.Ben Valsler, a producer for the Naked Scientists, has been...
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Job advert: New Scientist Features Editor
Features Editor - 6 Month ContractReference: 000235Job Function Editorial & PublishingLocation Lacon House, LondonOrganization Reed Business Information Job Type Contract Job Posting 21/07/2009...
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Job advert: Nuffield Council on Bioethics seeks board member
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics examines the ethical issues raisedby advances in biological and medical research to promote publicunderstanding and assist policy makers. The Council is...
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New Scientist seeks science graduates for new blog
Recent graduates looking to expand their science writing skills might be interested in this.New Scientist is looking for recent science, technology or engineering graduates interested in blogging...
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