Partnerships

Meet the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) Directors (pictured from left to right) Alex O'Brien, Vice-Chair, JV Chamary, Treasurer, Andy Extance, Chair, Deborah Cohen, Secretary

The Association of British Science Writers (ABSW), established in 1947, exists to champion independence and excellence in the reporting of science, medicine, engineering and technology.

We support journalists and writers at all career stages through an annual calendar of conferences, summer schools, networking events, awards, fellowships, mentoring and professional resources.

Since our first meeting in March 1947 at 5 Old Burlington Street we have gone from strength to strength and now have a dynamic membership of over 800 science writers and journalists.

The world needs the ABSW as never before. Members strive to interpret pandemics, environmental degradation, AI, genetic engineering and so many other areas of science, technology and engineering for the public. They critique sectors, private and public, that often deploy lavishly resourced public relations machines. They battle mis- and disinformation. And many of them do this as freelancers lacking the supportive infrastructure that an employer would provide.

We forge impactful and sustainable partnerships with companies whose values align with our own; our aim is to expand the reach and impact of our work; in return we offer our partners powerful opportunities for maximizing return on investment through:

• increased brand visibility
• relationship-building with key decision-makers and influencers
• networking with ABSW members and delegates