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Celebrating scientists who share their work with the world–10 years of the Dr Katharine Giles Award
The Dr Katharine Giles Award 2025, now in its tenth year, was given to Jack Goulder, a medical doctor writing about ADHD. By Sanjidah Sabur
17 Jul 2025
Demystifying ADHD: Jack Goulder wins prestigious science writing award
Jack Goulder shares his journey into medicine, his passion for patient care, and how those he treats continue to inspire his work. By Sanjidah Sabur
17 Jul 2025
ABSW scholar takes a deep dive into indemnity for science writers
As part of her ABSW-supported Diversity Scholarship with Journo Resources, Nichola Ibe researched whether science writers need indemnity insurance.
17 Jul 2025
CRA Newsletter May 2025
The Creators' Rights Alliance has secured a seat at the table for upcoming working groups on AI and copyright. ABSW is a founding member of CRA.
10 Jul 2025
Members only
ABSW Awards 2025 - winners announced Wednesday July 9, 2025
9 Jul 2025
ABSW runs a survey on diversity and barriers in UK science journalism
The survey also addresses the challenges faced by working science journalists, including broadcasting, podcasting and science writing.
1 Jul 2025
Competitive running essay wins Young Science Writer Award 2025
The young science writers have used personal stories to create the narrative around their topics. By Deborah Cohen
30 Jun 2025
PCST 2025 shows communicating science faces similar challenges across the world
Three ABSW Board members went to PCST, in Aberdeen, to discuss science journalism challenges with an audience mainly made up of science communicators.
12 Jun 2025
CRA Newsletter May 2025
Leaders from the creative industries rallied outside the Parliament to support creators' rights in the light of AI. ABSW is a founding member of CRA.
29 May 2025
Members only
The class of 2025: Meet this year’s ABSW Media Fellows
27 May 2025
ABSW Awards 2025 - finalists announced
Who has made it through to the final stages of the ABSW Awards this year?
19 May 2025
Could you host an ABSW Media Fellow?
Any media outlet, in any part of the UK, can host a scientist, a clinician or an engineer, for an office-based or remote placement.
8 May 2025
Welcome to members who joined us in January and February 2025
New members will be able to connect with over 800 professional science journalists and communications professionals within the ABSW network.
5 May 2025
ABSW Monthly Showcase
The monthly showcase aims to start conversations between members, and expand coverage and reach of ABSW members’ work.
30 Apr 2025
ABSW AGM elects new board members
Attendees also approved the creation of a working group to consider paying board members.
28 Apr 2025
Reporting on Science and conflict in Gaza and beyond
Why should wars and conflict be reported on in science journalism? A panel of experts explain. By Zainab Hussain
22 Apr 2025
Dunbar’s number and mould-ridden housing pieces take the prize in student science journalism awards
Harshitaa Sendhilkumar won the ‘Best Science and Tech Piece’, and Epigram the ‘Best Science Publication or Section’, at SPANC2025. By Emma Hattersley
21 Apr 2025
CRA Newsletter April 2025
Data Bill is being held up by a negotiation on concessions. CRA commented on the Tony Blair Institute Report. ABSW is a founding member of CRA.
18 Apr 2025
Members only
WFSJ Newsletter: April 2025
WCSJ2025 call for proposals dealine is on April 21, and the social media guest editor programme.
7 Apr 2025
Members only
Could you be the ABSW's next honorary auditor?
ABSW seeks two new honorary auditors; a key role in financial oversight, with minimal time commitment required.
1 Apr 2025
Members only
CRA Newsletter March 2025
Information about CRA steps regarding the UK Government’s Consultation on Copyright and AI. ABSW is a founding member of CRA.
11 Mar 2025
Members only
YSWA 2025 gets a record number of entries
The competition for young students engaged over 600 writers across the country, with submissions from all four nations. By Maisie Keogh
10 Mar 2025
WFSJ Newsletter: February 2025
WCSJ2025 call for proposals is open until April 21, and the Ethics in Science Journalism page is now live on the WFSJ website.
14 Feb 2025
Members only
2025 Nominations to ABSW Board are now open
In 2025, 6 posts are open to nomination until March 17: treasurer, secretary, European representative, and three general board members.
14 Feb 2025
Members only
Tim Radford (1940-2025)
A formidable intellect, Tim was genial company and never tried to impress. By Roger Highfield
12 Feb 2025
Journalism killer or helpful assistant: what to do with AI tools?
When AI entered our lives, we wondered if it would make us obsolete. UKCSJ24 discussed this question and presented potential answers. By Zoe Chernova
27 Jan 2025
A good analysis article puts the news in context
The ABSW Analysis Writing workshop took place on November 29, 2024. It was led by Tom Whipple, Science Editor at The Times.
10 Jan 2025
Welcome to members who joined us in October, November and December
Connecting with other science writers and expanding their network are some of the benefits of the membership that make people join ABSW.
9 Jan 2025
The future of science TV, radio and podcasts
Most audiences don’t actively seek out science content, said the editors at the UKCSJ24. But they offered some tips. By Deborah Cohen
6 Jan 2025
WFSJ Newsletter: December 24, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, WFSJ would like to thank all of its members and supporters for entrusting us to navigate forward.
27 Dec 2024
Members only
WFSJ Board gets resounding mandate at Budapest Annual General Meeting
The AGM welcomed representatives from 35 member associations, on November 20, 2024. By WFSJ
4 Dec 2024
Members only
CRA focused on generative AI, remuneration and working conditions during 2024
The CRA is also urging the government to introduce the Smart Fund and appoint a Freelance Commissioner. By Isabel Thomas
28 Nov 2024
How to best pitch for broadcast content in the UK and Germany
A discussion at UKCSJ24 about the differing broadcast landscapes led to some practical advice for science journalists. By Sharon Ann Holgate
25 Nov 2024
EFSJ Newsletter - November 2024
The European Federation of Science Journalists announced the winners of the European Science Journalist of the Year Award 2024 on November 20.
25 Nov 2024
Members only
WFSJ Newsletter: November 7, 2024
WFSJ welcomes the newly elected board members, presents the Louise Behan Grant awardees, and invites delegates to the Annual General Meeting.
7 Nov 2024
Members only
Nurturing the evolution of diverse science journalism
Discussions intersecting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and the future of journalism at UKCSJ24 served food for thought. By Grey Enticknap
29 Oct 2024
Gems of wisdom for early-career science writers at UKCSJ24
Sharing insights for early-career writers offered across UKCSJ24 from pitching, targeting and writing to using AI and social media. By Grey Enticknap
24 Oct 2024
Welcome to members who joined us in July, August and September
ABSW membership benefits include being part of a community, growing your network, raising your profile, accessing training and resources, and more.
23 Oct 2024
EFSJ Newsletter - October 2024
The European Federation of Science Journalists appointed new board members on July 10 and lately launched a freelance rates and pay survey.
21 Oct 2024
Members only
Science journalists ‘inspired’ by the future of the field at biennial ABSW conference
Delegates were overwhelmingly positive about the latest UKCSJ24, citing informative sessions, brilliant speakers, and great networking.
18 Oct 2024
Student reporters and journalism students now have access to Eurekalert!
Next webinar for students wishing to sign up October 4, 2024.
26 Sep 2024
ABSW supports a Diversity Fellowship with Journo Resources
Fellowship is meant for people from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds and will be given a brief by ABSW about what to write.
30 Aug 2024
Unlawful use of creators’ content by Big Tech must end, says Creators' Rights Alliance
CRA exists to promote, protect and further the interests of creators through policy, advocacy, and campaigning work. By Creators’ Rights Alliance
8 Aug 2024
Report on fatal medicine in children wins ABSW Investigative Journalism Award
Rosa Furneaux and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism won the Steve Connor Award for Investigative Science Journalism. By Anoushka Sinha
6 Aug 2024
Jonathan O’Callaghan is British Science Journalist of the Year for 2024
Freelancer Jonathan O’Callaghan wins British gong and will compete for the European Science Journalist of the Year award. By Anoushka Sinha
5 Aug 2024
Welcome to members who joined us in May and June
ABSW's new member will help build a society that encourages and values open, independent, objective and fair assessment of science.
15 Jul 2024
ABSW Awards honour the trailblazing work of Debora Mackenzie
Debora Mackenzie received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony alongside 13 other category winners. By Anoushka Sinha
8 Jul 2024
ABSW Awards 2024 - and the winners are....
3 Jul 2024
2024 YSWA: Jasmin Notarangelo passion is writing, but she continues to study biology
Anna Demming, Richard Fisher and Paula Rowinska shared their routes into science writing with the young science writers. By Deborah Cohen
28 Jun 2024
ABSW mentoring scheme: round three open to application
Apply by end of July 2024
28 Jun 2024
Members only
ABSW-supported guidelines tackle biases in communicating gender-based differences in neuroscience
Guidelines are meant to tackle potential life-long harm caused by misleading claims of sex/gender differences in the brain. By Shareen Haywood
17 Jun 2024
UKCSJ24: Early bird registration open till the end of July
Applications for the Diversity Scholarships are also open.
14 Jun 2024
ABSW partners on ‘Mental Health in Journalism Summit’
The association will be an outreach partner for an online event on October 8-10, 2024.
3 Jun 2024
Insulin pumps, light pollution and overuse of tyres choosen for the Young Science Writer Award 2024
One winner, two runners up and 10 highly commended entrants among the 377 essays for this year's award.
31 May 2024
Aisling Irwin and Ruairi Mackenzie among the first journalists in the FRONTIERS Residency program
Irwin and Mackenzie are both ABSW members and finalists for the "Feature of the Year: Specialist Audience" award.
24 May 2024
Interview skills workshop: interactive event for science writers
The workshop took place at King's College London with their scientists acting as the interviewees.
20 May 2024
Dame Angela McLean: 'I’m the first woman in the role, and I don't plan to be the last'
Professor Dame Angela McLean, Chief Scientific Adviser of the UK government, spoke at a special event for ABSW members. By Dr Alison Cooper
20 May 2024
Forty finalists for the ABSW Awards 2024 announced
Twenty-eight judges evaluated 312 entries for the 13 categories available.
16 May 2024
The Medical Journalist Awards 2024 are open with 17 categories
Features, news stories, a student award, and also specific topics like health and climate change, mental health, and cancer are among the categories.
6 May 2024
Welcome to members who joined us in March and April
Young members are already showing us how to be part of the community.
6 May 2024
Exorcism instead of psychiatry and university accountability win the ABSW-sponsored SPA awards
Zoya Gul won the Best Science Piece and The Courier the Best Science Section. The Glasgow Guardian got the Highly Commended award. By Scout Barker
22 Apr 2024
ABSW's new board was elected
Andy Extance retains his position as ABSW chair.
17 Apr 2024
What happens when science goes wrong?
'The story behind the story' delved deeper into the works of 3 standout monthly showcase winners and the inspiration behind them. By Shareen Haywood
26 Mar 2024
Networking, training and sharing information makes it worthwhile to be an ABSW member
Here are the results of the ABSW member survey.
25 Mar 2024
Welcome to our latest members! Nearly 50 new members joined us in January and February
Do you want to meet them? Check below.
8 Mar 2024
Nominations to the ABSW Board are open
Any two Full or Life members can nominate a Full or Life member for one of the Board posts available until March 10, at 23:59.
16 Feb 2024
Caroline Richmond (1941-2023). A woman of parts
"When life threw me a curve ball, and I needed a friend. Caroline was there. Front and Centre." By Helen Gavaghan
24 Jan 2024
Alliance advises on rates for freelancers and creative workers
The ABSW is a founding member of the Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA) which campaigns for the protection of intellectual property rights.
22 Jan 2024
Martin Ince: “Awards are open to all writers and journalists”
“We want an important story”, says Martin Ince. “Exclusivity never does any harm, but a new way into a running story is equally valid.”
10 Jan 2024
ABSW’s Ben Deighton appointed WFSJ Secretary
4 Jan 2024
ABSW Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 - open to nominations
3 Jan 2024
ABSW Awards 2024 - open to entry on January 1, 2024
Thirteen categories are available in the 2024 ABSW Awards
19 Dec 2023
Young Science Writer of the Year Award Winner’s Essay Published by the BBC
27 Nov 2023
Cosy cocktails and careers - serving our student members!
Scout Barker reports from our latest event
22 Nov 2023
The Open Notebook launches Science Writers Database
Join the new science writers database
10 Oct 2023
ABSW mentoring scheme: round two now open for application
Apply now!
29 Sep 2023
Welcome to the 'Dark Side': An insight into commercial science and health communications
Patience Asanga, student member, ABSW, reports on our latest online event
16 Sep 2023
Announcing the 3 finalists for the European Science Journalist of the Year Award 2023
21 Aug 2023
ABSW to host the 2027 World Conference of Science Journalists
19 Jul 2023
Nominations for the European Science Journalist of the Year 2023 Award
17 Jul 2023
Article about Ghanaian environmental challenges wins Young Science Writer of the Year Award 2023
17 Jul 2023
ABSW Awards 2023: Winners announced
12 Jul 2023
AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
Seeking entries from the UK!
5 Jul 2023
ABSW Awards 2023: Finalists announced
Find out who's been shortlisted for the 2023 awards
4 Jun 2023
12th World Conference of Science Journalists
Find out how our travel grant awardees got on in Medellín.
18 May 2023
Celebrating another year of the ABSW!
Below is a summary of the discussions and agreements made at the ABSW's AGM on 18th April.
24 Apr 2023
Winners of Student Publication Awards Announced
The ABSW proudly sponsors the Student Publication Association Awards
18 Apr 2023
The European Federation for Science Journalism (EFSJ) is looking for board members
17 Apr 2023
Following the science: A conversation with Sir Patrick Vallance
Report on the recent ABSW event, part of Science Museum 'lates'
4 Apr 2023
BBC’s Pallab Ghosh to step down as ABSW Honorary President
Science Museum’s Roger Highfield proposed as his successor
6 Mar 2023
ABSW supports student journalism awards #SPANC23
27 Feb 2023
ABSW Board: nominations now closed
Deadline 23:59 Tuesday 14 March 2023.
16 Feb 2023
Science journalists are well placed to harness ChatGPT
Review of ABSW event by Alison Cooper
15 Feb 2023
UWE Science Journalism Project
Seeking science journalists, writers, bloggers and those working in communication roles to contribute to research.
13 Feb 2023
#CIJ Summer Investigative Journalism Conference 2023
2 Feb 2023
The struggle for objectivity: Jane Qiu shares her experience with the ABSW
Written by Dominic Sorrell, MSc Science Communication Student, UCL.
2 Feb 2023
ABSW Awards 2023 open to entry
Fifteen categories for science writers, journalists and broadcasters
30 Dec 2022
First ever ABSW Media Fellows Excel as Science Journalists
1 Dec 2022
Historical event delivers ABSW birthday surprises
75th anniversary celebration, 17 October 2022.
26 Oct 2022
Winner of the IOP William Thomson, Lord Kelvin Medal and Prize
25 Oct 2022
ABSW contributes to the WFSJ Solidarity Fund
4 Oct 2022
Suggestions wanted for new ABSW Honorary President
16 Aug 2022
Over 2,200 writers covered science for six of the UK’s most popular news outlets
in the first six months of 2022
15 Aug 2022
Announcing the first ever ABSW Media Fellows
28 Jul 2022
ABSW Awards 2022. And the winners were....
16 Jul 2022
ABSW member Amelia Vale shortlisted for European Science Journalist of the Year
7 Jul 2022
First ever ABSW Young Science Writer of the Year ceremony
Some photos from the ABSW's 2022 celebration of young science writers.
3 Jul 2022
Award winning young science writer's essay published by BBC News
20 Jun 2022
ABSW Awards 2022: Finalists announced
Congratulations to all those shortlisted in the ABSW Awards 2022
15 Jun 2022
ABSW members are 60% freelancers (but at least 18% are editors)
By Patience Asanga
6 Jun 2022
ABSW announces new sponsorship from DeepMind for Young Science Writer of the Year Award
26 May 2022
CRA briefing on government's white paper on broadcasting
22 May 2022
Angela Croome Award - open for nominations
22 May 2022
ECSJ 2022: Travel grants available to members
Deadline for applications: 3 June 2022
3 May 2022
EFSJ Climate Investigation Grant 2022
Deadline for applications: 12 June 2022
28 Apr 2022
Seeking a student representative to ABSW Board
6 Apr 2022
Add your voice to a global chorus
8 Mar 2022
ABSW launches new prize for teenage writers, with support from the Royal Institution and the BBC
1 Mar 2022
ABSW announced as 2022 partner for Media Fellowships
22 Feb 2022
Over 3,500 writers covered science for the mainstream press from 2020-2021
21 Feb 2022
Civic Science Storytelling Award
A US-UK Fulbright Commission award for an early-career journalist with a deep knowledge of science, and a passion for public engagement
8 Feb 2022
ABSW Awards 2022: submissions now open
3 Jan 2022
Volunteer for the ABSW and boost your career in 2022
3 Jan 2022
ABSW 75th anniversary celebrations
14 Dec 2021
Three insights for science writers from the Covid-19 pandemic
Reflections from Andy Ridgway, Senior Lecturer in Science Communication, University of the West of England and RETHINK principal investigator
9 Dec 2021
Call for mentors
As we roll out the ABSW mentoring scheme, we are looking to expand our mentoring team
23 Nov 2021
Nigel Hawkes
Obituary by Nicolas Booth
12 Nov 2021
2021 European science journalism awards winners announced
Recognising and promoting excellence and innovation in science journalism across Europe
21 Sep 2021
Tackling the ‘neuro-nonsense’ that supports gender stereotypes
‘Noise in Neuroscience’, will create the first definite good practice guide to responsible communication of research into sex/gender and the brain.
14 Sep 2021
ABSW partners on constructive journalism project to help the UK recover from the pandemic
An 18-month, £280,000 project led by Bournemouth University, and funded by UKRI via the Arts and Humanities Research Council
27 Apr 2021
ABSW Board elections
Cast your vote today
23 Feb 2021
State of Science Writing 2020: panel explores coronavirus impact on science writing
By Ben Nealon, MSc science communication student, University of Sheffield
15 Dec 2020
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