Speed-career advice for student science journalists

Monday 3 November 2025, 19:00 - 22:00
The Parlour, The Betjeman Arms, 53, St Pancras International Station, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4QL

Are you a student science journalist wondering how to get that big break in the national media? Are you looking for tailored career advice from experienced professionals about what your next step should be? Do you want to know what will give you that added edge in the job market for science journalists?

The Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) is hosting a special event aimed at student science journalists to offer one-to-one careers advice from established professionals within the UK print, broadcast and online media. This is an in-person event, and each student will receive their first drink free as well as free food.

On arrival, student participants will sign up for sessions with the established journalists on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. Each session will last five minutes. 

Journalists taking part include (more to be confirmed):

Esme Stallard, Climate and Science Reporter, BBC News
Sue Nelson, Executive Producer, Boffin Media
Ian Sample, Science Editor, The Guardian
Emma Stoye, Editor of Science News, Nature
Jen Mills, Science and Tech Reporter, Metro

Free for ABSW student members, and you can join the ABSW as a student member for just £25 to enjoy all the benefits of membership for 12 months, plus attend this event for free. 

Once you have joined the ABSW through the link below, you will be able to then log in to the website as a member and register for the event.

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