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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Register for The Mental Health in Journalism Summit 🗓️ October 6-9, 2026 🎟 Tickets: zurl.co/3905a ABSW is an Outreach Partner If you are an #ABSWmember, contact us and get your promo code #MHJS26 is organised by @selfinvestigation.bsky.social and co-funded by Fred Foundation #WorldMentalHealthDay

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#MediaFellows Alex Keshavarzi is a Senior Research Fellow in the High Energy Physics Group at @ucl.ac.uk and has been placed with @livescience.com Alex's fellowship is supported by @ucl-global.bsky.social Read Alex's articles 👀 zurl.co/SpTIK Want to be part of the Media Fellowship?👉zurl.co/HjZpd

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A statement from the chair and the board of the ABSW. www.absw.org.uk/articles/sta...

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The curiosity, judgement and distinctive voices of young people writing about science give us real hope for the future. Thank you to our Honorary President, @rogerhighfield.bsky.social for this thoughtful reflection on last week’s Young Science Writer Award ceremony and our 13 remarkable finalists

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Martial artists say: no stance, no chance. Same goes for pitching. Get yours right. Learn how from the best at this workshop led by Mun Keat Looi, International News & Features Editor, The BMJ & Journalism Lecturer Imperial College London. zurl.co/Tsk1j

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

✨ ONE DAY TO GO ✨ Tomorrow, our 13 finalists will gather for the Young Science Writer Award Ceremony 2026. Today, the spotlight belongs to them: one winner, two runners-up and ten highly commended writers whose curiosity, rigour and creativity brought them to the final.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The final countdown is on ⏳ On Wednesday 16 September, @rogerhighfield.bsky.social will host #YSWA2026. Roger is Science Director at the Science Museum Group, a science journalist and broadcaster, and an ABSW Honorary President. He will guide our celebration of 13 finalists at the Smith Centre.

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ᴰʳ Khalil Thirlaway @drtalksalot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm excited to meet these young science writers at the start of their journey! I'm going to give them some real talk about the wonderful potential and serious responsibility of communicating science: how we talk about it, what audiences we engage and who we platform.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Speaker announcement 📣 Khalil Thirlaway will join us at the Young Science Writer Award Ceremony 2026 to deliver his talk ‘The Power and Responsibility of Science Communication’.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

7 DAYS TO GO! A prize should do more than recognise what a young person has achieved. It should help them imagine what they might do next. The #YSWA2026 package combines financial awards, publication, books, technology and continued access to science.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How do you make your pitch stand out among all the ideas landing in an editor’s inbox? Find out with @munkeatlooi.bsky.social at ‘Pitching perfect: The art of pitching’ — with practical advice, examples and interactive group work. 📅 23 September 📍 @royalsociety.org 🔗zurl.co/sccv6

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What does storytelling have to do with science? 🔭🔬📖 Materials scientist, author and storyteller Dr Anna Ploszajski joins us at the Young Science Writer Award Ceremony 2026 to explore exactly that in her talk: “Why Science Needs Story.”

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#Pitching Join us today, Tuesday, 8 September 2026, at 13h30, on Discord's ABSW Coffee Shop. 🔗 zurl.co/sBO3E #sciencejournalism #sciencewriting #pitchingskills

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The countdown to YSWA26 is underway. 🎉 2026 marks the five-year anniversary of the Young Science Writer Award, celebrating young people across the UK who are asking ambitious questions and communicating science with originality.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

💻 Alex Keshavarzi is a Senior Research Fellow in the High Energy Physics Group at @ucl.ac.uk and has been placed with @livescience.com. Alex's fellowship is supported by @ucl-global.bsky.social. Read Alex's articles 👀 zurl.co/BagVW Want to be part of #MediaFellows?👉 zurl.co/oD9SJ

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#Pitching Every other month, we get together on Discord to discuss our pitches, the do's and don'ts, and to test our ideas with a senior editor, @munkeatlooi.bsky.social. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, at 13h30. 🔗 zurl.co/sBO3E

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Want to get better at #pitching your story ideas? Join journalist and editor @munkeatlooi.bsky.social for a practical ABSW #workshop on what makes a strong pitch — and what editors and managers look for when deciding what to commission. Book now🔗zurl.co/J1nUo #sciencejournalism

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#MediaFellows Sophie Farrow is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and was placed with New Scientist. Her fellowship is supported by the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, University of Oxford. ABSW Media Fellowships 👉 zurl.co/0zVnZ #sciencejournalism #sciencewriting

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Student science writers: build your byline in Bristol! 🔬 Interview researchers, write an article for the ABSW website with guidance from Physics World and ABSW, then enjoy networking and Blood on the Clocktower. 📅 4 Sept | 🎟️ £15 members / £40 non-members No experience needed! ✨

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#sciencejournalism #criticalthinking #ABSWresources 'The Best Science Stories and How They Work' builds on The Open Notebook’s ‘Storygrams’. @theopennotebook.bsky.social

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

✏️ Have a great story idea but struggle to turn it into a great pitch? Practise the art of #pitching with @munkeatlooi.bsky.social, International News & Features Editor at @bmj.com, in this interactive ABSW #workshop. 📅 23 Sep 📍 @royalsociety.org Book now 👇zurl.co/aynWU

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WCSJ 2027 @wcsj2027.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

📢 WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowship applications are now open! ⚠️ Applications close at 23:59 BST on 23 October 2026. Make sure you have all the required information and supporting materials ready before the deadline. 🎟️ Apply now: tinyurl.com/3zxe2emz

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🎧 Felix Flicker is a theoretical physicist and has spent 2 weeks at the BBC Radio Science Unit in Cardiff. He hopes to continue working with the Unit after his placement. Felix's fellowship was supported by #EPSRC and @bristoluni.bsky.social. Know more about ABSW #MediaFellows 👉 zurl.co/auTkN

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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

#WCSJ2027 is looking for conference session proposals for their September 2027 meeting in London, hosted by @absw.bsky.social and @wfsj25.bsky.social. Submissions open through November! registration.wcsj2027.org/wcsj27/call-...

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WCSJ 2027: Strengthening science journalism through global networks

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

There will be Blood on Bristol's Clocktower!!! ☀️By day, students will meet researchers from the University of Bristol and train on how to conduct interviews and write articles 🌕By night, ABSW is hosting drinks at a nearby pub, followed by a game of Blood on the Clocktower 🎫Book now! zurl.co/UkqW1

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#sciencejournalism 🎤@munkeatlooi.bsky.social: How would you advise early-career journalists or journalism students to use the book 'The Best Science Stories and How They Work'? Want to know what @siricarpenter.bsky.social answered? Read the full interview 👉 zurl.co/xy87K @theopennotebook.bsky.social

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

✏️Build your byline 🔬Meet real researchers 🐺Play Werewolf Guided by senior journalists, the articles written will be edited and published on the ABSW website. Students are also encouraged to write for their university newspapers. 📆Fri, 4 September 🎫zurl.co/2KX2U

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🐺ABSW Werewolf NightUse this unique opportunity to learn from experienced science writers and write about real-world research. And then, let's just network. 📆Friday, 4 September 2026 ☀️Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol 🌕King William Ale House 🎫zurl.co/2KX2U Join ABSW! zurl.co/hep5J

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#ABSW How did Storygrams arise? 💬 "I really love to take stories apart and understand what makes them tick – it’s part of how I learned to be a writer and a journalist," says @siricarpenter.bsky.social, co-founder of @theopennotebook.bsky.social 🎤 Interview zurl.co/c1r09 @munkeatlooi.bsky.social

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🐺 AWWWEEESOME!!! Playing Werewolf or Blood on the Clocktower at a pub is just a good excuse to network with fellow student science journalists. The main goal is a day trip meeting researchers, interviewing them and writing news articles about it. Book now! zurl.co/AnJob #ABSWmembers #scijourno

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Results of the ABSW Community Assembly on 2 and 9 July 2026. Suggested priorities for #ABSW include: 1️⃣ expanding skills development; 2️⃣ strengthening networks ; 3️⃣ valuing journalists' work; 4️⃣ supporting human-centred journalism; 5️⃣ new forms of public engagement and reporting. 🔗 zurl.co/EY0yo

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ABSW community assemblies address challenges facing science journalism and communication

Expanding training, strengthening communication networks, and increasing the visibility of the journalists are some of the proposals. By Andy Extance.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

#abswawards "To be an award-winning science writer, you also need to be a nerd... an enchanting nerd because you need to communicate so well that you induce nerdiness in others. And here Martin has excelled," said Aisling Irwin, ABSW Board member, at the ABSW Awards Ceremony. zurl.co/MJKlI

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Martin Ince, the enchanting nerd that helped save ABSW

For contributions to thoughtful science journalism, to our profession and our Association, Ince won the Lifetime Achievement Award. By Aisling Irwin.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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Martin Ince, the enchanting nerd that helped save ABSW

For contributions to thoughtful science journalism, to our profession and our Association, Ince won the Lifetime Achievement Award. By Aisling Irwin.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#ABSWawards Anoushka Sinha, ABSW Student Rep, tells us what it was like to attend the ABSW Awards Ceremony 2026 zurl.co/NbXhC "The warm sense of community among science communicators was prevalent throughout the evening." What was it like for you? Comment below!👇

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ABSW Awards 2026 highlight the challenges facing the scientific community today

"The writers whom I have looked up to for years are some of the most encouraging people out there." By Anoushka Sinha, ABSW Student Rep.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📢 Students, get ready! ABSW is preparing a full-day activity just for you. We are inviting students interested in science journalism and science writing to a day trip, where you will meet researchers, interview them and write news articles about it. 🐺 The day ends with Blood in the Clocktower.

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Andy Extance @andyextance.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Trust is hard to come by today - but helping people build relationships with expert science journalists can provide what's lacking. That was my key takeaway from the @absw.bsky.social community assemblies earlier this month. You can read about them here: www.absw.org.uk/articles/abs...

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ABSW community assemblies address challenges facing science journalism and communication

Expanding training, strengthening communication networks, and increasing the visibility of the journalists are some of the proposals. By Andy Extance.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

#ABSWmembers 🎯 Pitching Session on Discord Today, Tuesday, 14 July You don’t need to bring a finished pitch — just curiosity and enthusiasm. It’s a great chance to learn what editors look for and to build confidence in presenting your ideas. 🍵🥪✏️📰zurl.co/KT9XD

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UCL Engineering @uclengineering.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We are pleased to announce that our Association of British Science Writers Media Fellows for 2026 are Dr Mark Colley, Dr Natalie Wint, and Dr Preetish Kakoty 👏

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🤝 The ABSW is offering its members #diversity scholarships to attend the #ECSJ2026, with support from @EurekAlert! The scholarships are meant for #ABSWmembers only and cover registration fees, travel, and accommodation Apply by noon on Wed, 19 Aug 2026👉zurl.co/65XnA

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European Conference of Science Journalism (ECSJ2026)

Apply for an ABSW diversity scholarship to attend this key European conference

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

#MediaFellows 10 Media Fellows supported by 6 institutions will join the class of 2026 The ABSW Media Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for scientists, clinicians, and engineers to spend up to 6 weeks working at the heart of a media outlet. 🔗 zurl.co/g045J

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📢Last call for the ABSW Community Assembly What do you think our profession will look like in 2030 and beyond? How could our community prepare for these changes? 🗓️ Thursday, 9 July 2026 ⌚ 12:00 - 14:00 📍 Online 🎫 Book by midday Wednesday, 8 July zurl.co/UNU2R

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ABSW Community Assembly: What do you think our profession will look like in 2030 and beyond?

To enable maximum participation there are two opportunities to take part: In person on 02 July in London, or online on 09 July. Booking essential.

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#ABSWmembers Join us for an informal lunchtime chat with a senior editor — test your pitches, ask questions, and build confidence in your science writing ideas. Next Tuesday, 14 July 🍵🥪✏️📰zurl.co/KT9XD Not an ABSW member yet? Join now! 🔗 zurl.co/2P33s

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Martin Ince, recipient of the ABSW Lifetime Achievement Award, and to all the winners of the #ABSWawards 2026. Read about all the 2026 ABSW Awards winners: zurl.co/sKCUR 📷 Have a look at the ABSW Awards Ceremony pictures zurl.co/Qd94O

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

#ABSWmembers Will you join us today at the ABSW Coffee Shop on Discord? We meet on the last Monday of every month at 13:30 (UK time). 🍵🍹🧋🥪 zurl.co/1ygAW Are you not an ABSW member yet? Join now! 🔗 zurl.co/hALjF

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Helen Pearson @helenpearson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Martin Ince for this deserved award, for all he’s done to illuminate science policy and support science journalism. And many congratulations to all the @absw.bsky.social award winners from this evening! 🏆

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Philip Ball @philipcball.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This is great news. So thoroughly deserved - Martin has been such a stalwart for the ABSW. Congratulations too to all the other award winners, and I was very sorry to miss the event because I'm at a conference in Germany.

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David Robson @davidarobson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I won!!! 🥳 🥳 🥳 Huge thanks to my editor Linda Rodriguez-McRobbie and the rest of the team at @newscientist.com!

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Natasha Loder @natashaloder.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thank you so much for all the recognition tonight. 🙏 so lovely to be among so many dear friends and great colleagues.

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Anjana Ahuja @anjahuja.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A great honour to win this. Thank you @absw for being the backbone of our community and gratitude to the Financial Times for supporting me to write columns that matter. 💪🏽

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#ABSWawards 🏅And the Lifetime Achievement Award goes to... Martin Ince, freelance science & education writer For his excellent contribution to the understanding of science and science policy, through his many books. And for his dedication to ABSW and its mission. 1/2

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