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Hi all,

List members may be interested in the ABSW's annual debate 'What is science news and who decides?' next week on Tuesday 15th May at 6.30pm at City University, London. 

All the details are below, along with the link to register attendance.
 
There's also a networking event straight afterwards which will be a great chance for journalists and budding science writers to have a chat over some free wine and nibbles!
 
As always, please circulate this among any colleagues who might be interested in the event.
 
Thanks very much,
 
Beki
 
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The Association of British Science Writers
ABSW Annual Debate with City University London
What is science news and who decides?
Followed by a networking event - Meet the Editors
Tuesday 15thMay 2012, 6:15 for 6.30pm
City University London, Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre
 
Science news is available from an ever-increasing number of outlets, including charities and NGOs, how has it evolved, and where should it go in the future?

Should those with a vested interest in promoting certain aspects of research such as charities and NGOs make news? And do these outlets cover the right stories in the right way – what about under reported areas such as the politics of science?

At the end of the day, does a lack of representation in other areas of the media mean science news is reduced to novel findings or ‘kill or cure’ stories?

And should we expand beyond print articles and look to encouraging public engagement to build our news stories?
 
Join the debate with the panel to discuss what science news should encompass, who should cover it and who has the final say in what is reported.
 
Panel:
Mark Henderson (Wellcome, former Science Editor of The Times)
Alice Bell (Imperial College London)
Henry Scowcroft (Cancer Research UK)
James Randerson (Guardian Environment and Science news editor)
Ehsan Masood (Editor Research Fortnight and Research Europe)
Chair: Connie St Louis: Director MA Science Journalism


The Lecture will be followed by a networking event , Meet the Editors, where free nibbles and drinks will be available. This will also take place at City University.


If you are interested in attending, please add your name by completing the form using the following link: 

https://absw.wufoo.eu/forms/absw-annual-lecture-networking-event/


We will look forward to seeing you there!


Address:    
City University, 10 Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB
‎
020 7040 8721

Google map link: http://g.co/maps/7p3ay

 
 
 
 
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