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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · 1d

Last chance for the Early Bird rate. Tomorrow the discounted rate ends. Experience inspiring stories, hands-on learning & networking with the people driving conservation & science communication worldwide at the special Early Bird rate.
Grab your Early Bird ticket www.wcsj2025.org @wfsj25.bsky.social

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · 1d

Science Journalists:
Travel grant applications are now open to attend WCSJ 2025 in Tshwane, Pretoria, South Africa.
The deadline for applications is 15 October 2025.
Details to apply at the link below:
#WCSJ2025 #WFSJ
#ScienceJournalism
#SciComm

wcsj2025.org/grants/

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t miss out on the early-bird registration rate for #wcsj2025 🐦

World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · 9d

Early bird extended! Register by 10 Oct 2025 to secure your discounted rate & join us in South Africa to shape the future of science journalism. Don’t miss out! #WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · 4d

Field Trip: mRNA Technology Transfer Hub in Cape Town, 5 Dec 2025. Training to produce mRNA vaccines and tackling diseases from TB to HIV. #WCSJ2025 #SciComm @wfsj25.bsky.social

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · 17d

Field trips at the University of Pretoria, 1 Dec 2025
Nuclear medicine: world leading cancer & TB research
Edible insects: future of food
Engineering 4.0: smart cities in Africa
Veterinary science: animal healthcare
@wfsj25.bsky.social #WCSJ2025 #SciComm

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · 8d

🚪 Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Early bird.
Early bird who?
Early bird you!

🗓️ Don’t miss out on the early bird registration deadline for WCSJ2025

🐦 Register by 10 October.

World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · 9d

Early bird extended! Register by 10 Oct 2025 to secure your discounted rate & join us in South Africa to shape the future of science journalism. Don’t miss out! #WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · 24d

Field Trips to CSIR
On 1 Dec 2025, registered delegates can:
🔬 Bet on the Biomanufacturers
🌱 Explore sustainable plastics innovation
🤖 Step into the future with 4IR robotics
Applications open soon – don’t miss out.
#WCSJ2025 #ScienceJournalism #SciComm #WFSJ

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · 28d

Join us on Tuesday December 7 at @csir as we explore Reporting under fire: science journalism in conflict zones and authoritarian regimes. Register now for #WCSJ2025 www.wcsj2025.org/registration
@wfsj25.bsky.social @richardastone.bsky.social

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · Sep 10

It’s time to register for the 13th World Conference of Science Journalists #WCSJ2025 - in Africa for the first time! 🌍 Join us 1–5 Dec in Pretoria, South Africa, for a programme of global speakers, debate & networking. Organised by SASJA & SDCfA on behalf of WFSJ. Don’t miss out! @wfsj25.bsky.social

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Sep 4

Have you checked out the #WCSJ2025 programme of speakers and sessions from around the world? Taking place Dec 1-5 in Pretoria, South Africa, registration is now available and we invite you to take a look.
Don’t miss out! Register today wcsj2025.org/registration/

@wcsj2025.bsky.social

Registration for WCSJ2025 is now open. Check out the conference program. We look forward to welcoming you in Pretoria, South Africa Dec 1-5.

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · Sep 1

Registration is open for the #WCSJ2025 which will be held from 1 to 5 December - in Africa for the first time. Our inspiring programme includes speakers from around the world. Don’t miss out, register today wcsj2025.org/registration/
#WCSJ2025

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · Aug 14

Host a workshop at #WCSJ2025!
Share your tools, skills & expertise with science journalists from around the world.
Limited slots on 1 & 5 Dec 2025 at CSIR ICC, Pretoria.
🔗Details & proposals: shorturl.at/puGcC
#WCSJ2025 #ScienceJournalism #ScienceCommunication #SciComm

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌍 World Conference of Science Journalists, Pretoria, South Africa, 🗓️ 1-5 December 2025.

🛣️ Follow the conference page on bsky.app/profile/wcsj...

✅ Subscribe to the conference mailing list www.wcsj2025.org/subscribe/ for program and registration information to be released soon.

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · Jul 11

✈️Support global participation in #WCSJ2025
Become a Travel Grant Sponsor and help science journalists & speakers from low- & middle-income countries attend.
You choose the criteria — we handle the logistics.
🔗 shorturl.at/X7lxJ
#WCSJ2025 #ScienceJournalism #WCSJ

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · Jul 14

Host a workshop at #WCSJ2025!
Share your tools, skills & expertise with science journalists from around the world.
Limited slots on 1 & 5 Dec 2025 at CSIR ICC, Pretoria.
🔗Details & proposals: shorturl.at/puGcC
#WCSJ2025 #ScienceJournalism #ScienceCommunication #SciComm

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · Jul 28

Showcase your brand at #WCSJ2025
Secure a booth in the vibrant Exhibition Hall—connect with 1000+ global science journalists.
Don’t miss this chance to shine at the world’s largest science journalism event.
🔗Details: shorturl.at/9Yoyd
#ScienceJournalism #WCSJ #scicomm
@wfsj25.bsky.social

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Since 2002, JASTJ has hosted a 6-month "Science Journalist Juku" training course. The pandemic shifted lectures online, but field reporting exercises included 2024 training aboard the Antarctic research vessel Shirase. jastj.jp/aboutus/intr...

JASTJ (Japanese Association of Science and Technology Journalists) held science journalism training in 2024 aboard the Antarctic research vessel Shirase.

World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Jul 26

Since 2002, The Japanese Association of Science and Technology Journalists JASTJ has hosted a six-month "Science Journalist Juku" training course.

In 2024, we trained aboard the Antarctic research vessel Shirase.　

Read more here:

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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 @wcsj2025.bsky.social · Jul 24

Host a field trip for #WCSJ2025!
Showcase your science, research or innovation to global journalists on 1 or from 5 Dec 2025.
You run the trip — we help promote it.
Open your doors to the world!
🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/SlmFR
#WCSJ2025 #ScienceJournalism #WCSJ @wfsj25.bsky.social

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Jul 24

The Japanese Association for Science and Technology Journalists holds online discussions for members on controversial topics, recently including discussions of Science Council of Japan legal reforms & the crisis facing academia under the Trump administration.
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日本科学技術ジャーナリスト会議

日本科学技術ジャーナリスト会議（JASTJ）公式サイト

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Jul 24

JASTJ volunteer members discussed COVID-19 pandemic reporting with Dr. Shigeru Omi, former government advisory panel chair invited to JASTJ's December 2024 seminar, and published recommendations for future pandemic preparedness.

English PDF available here:

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Japanese Association of Science & Technology Journalists (JASTJ) holds monthly seminars on topics like COVID-19, Fukushima nuclear power plant accident reviews, disaster preparedness, R&D (AI, quantum computing, iPS cells), & atomic weapons issues.

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Jul 22

This week we are delighted to welcome Japanese freelance writer & editor @ChihoIuchi as social media #GuestEditor

A board member of @JASTJ_Official (facebook.com/JASTJ.Official) she covers science and culture, contributing to The Japan Times (japantimes.co.jp/author/268/chi…) & other media.

World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Jun 18

TELI Talked with Vera Novais, Board Member of SciComPt – The Portuguese Network of Science and Technology Communication- about the current situation for science journalism in Portugal.

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World Federation of Science Journalists @wfsj25.bsky.social · Jun 18

We welcome Peter Knoll as our #GuestEditor of this week!

Journalist Peter Knoll is a member of the #TELI 🇩🇪 Board since 2017. He has a solid IT background thanks to his training at Siemens-Nixdorf and has mainly worked as an editor for IT media such as PC Magazin.