UK Conference of Science Journalists 2020
A three-day online programme of professional development and networking
This was a packed three-day programme of expert panels, keynote sessions, surgeries and networking opportunities; the replays of most of the sessions are available below:
Tuesday 13 October
11:45: Opening Ceremony plus The changing language of climate
15:00 The craft of science writing
16:10 Quiz the finalists: Part 1
17:50 Writing a killer newsletter
19:40 Film screening: Picture A Scientist
Wednesday 14 October
09:50 Cybersecurity for journalists
11:30 Disinformation and how to counter it
13:30 How to survive as a freelance journalist
15:00 Dos and don'ts of pitching
15:10 Mental wellbeing for science journalists
16:40 How to measure success
16:50 A brilliant book proposal
19:00 ABSW Awards Ceremony
Thursday 15 October
09:50 Quiz the finalists: Part 2
13:10 Learning, socialising and communicating through games
15:10 What works for younger audiences?
16:50 Lessons from fiction for science writers
Conference partners
UKCSJ overview timetable
