Using data to tell the energy access story in Africa
A workshop for reporters in East Africa calls for the need to use more data when reporting on energy access
View ArticleNew media could topple ‘helicopter journalism’ in Africa
Local use of social media is beginning to add nuance to superficial international journalism, a festival hears.
View ArticleScience journalists meet in Seoul, Korea
Under the shadow of MERS outbreak, the World Conference of Science Journalists takes place in South Korea.
View ArticleWhy reporters should let the past inform the present
Learning the history of your field helps you to understand scientific imperfection, biases and politics.
View ArticleFiguring out the figures when reporting on risk
Journalists can make their stories better by using simple numbers – or even avoiding them entirely.
View ArticleConference unravels poor media coverage of GMO debates
Media coverage of GMOs tends to lack objective analyses, and often includes views of those with vested interests.
View ArticleFinding a common ground for journalists and scientists
Both scientists and journalists should understand each other to help build trust and promote public engagement.
View ArticleHow to pitch to a science editor
Tips on how to maximise the chances of getting your science story published.
View ArticleReporting impactful stories on climate change
A workshop charges science journalists to report extensively and more accurately on climate change in Africa.
View ArticleCommunication vital for Africa to achieve the SDGs
Effective science communication is key to Africa achieving the SDGs, writes Gilbert Nakweya.
View ArticleUsing media coverage of STI to help develop Africa
Journalists should cover STI issues to help transform Sub-Saharan Africa, writes Gilbert Nakweya.
View ArticleInitiative to build African science journalism capacity
A two-year initiative has been launched to boost African science journalism to aid socioeconomic development.
View ArticleWorld science journalism meeting stays out of Africa
With 11 conferences announced so far, when will the World Conference of Science Journalists go to Africa?
View ArticleAfrican institutions get opportunity to disseminate R&D
Thanks to a news service, African journals are being helped to disseminate their research to the public.
View ArticleSciDev.Net launches Script training course
Objective is to increase the number of science articles in African media.
View ArticleTaming climate change calls for collective efforts
To fight the consequences of climate change in Africa, collective action is needed, writes Jacquie Ogada.
View ArticleSciDev.Net joins The Trust Project
The global initiative helps readers discern properly reported articles from fake news
View ArticleQ&A: Why WCSJ2019 will be great
WCSJ2019 promises to be inclusive and adventurous, says the chairman of its organising committee.
View ArticleBridging the global divide in science journalism
Freelance science journalists from the Global South air the challenges they face at the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ).
View ArticleQ&A: the ‘elephant in the room’ in Nile Basin reporting
Data gaps and curbs to press freedoms are stifling reporting on Nile water issues, says the head of the Open Water Diplomacy Lab.
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