FRONTIERS Training

FRONTIERS Training

30 October 2024

Pro-Level Frontiers: Tailored Training for Experienced Science Journalists

Dates:

9 and 10 October 2024 (face-to-face workshop)
30 October (webinar)

 

Location:

Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences c/ Dr. Aiguader 80, Barcelona, Spain
Online

 

This course is aimed for science journalists who:

  • are mid-career science journalists (6-9 years of professional experience)
  • are established science journalists (10 or more years of professional experience)

On completion of this course, participants will be able to

  • Deepen understanding of the concept of frontier science
  • Contemplate ethical principles within both the journalistic profession and scientific practices
  • Discuss effective communication strategies on all the aspects that can help science gain more public trust
  • Acquire knowledge and reflect on emerging disruptive technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and their applications in science journalism and communication.

Format:

  • 2-day face-to-face participatory workshop
  • 1 synchronous online session (webinar)  [30 October 2024]

Note: This is a closed event; no registration is required.

Agenda and Schedule

Day 1 – 09 October 2024

Format: In–person

Place: 61.129, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences c/ Dr. Aiguader 80

  • 14:00 - 16:00

Professional advancement

  • 16:00 - 16:30

Break

  • 16:30 - 18:30

Enhancing Public Confidence in Science

Day 2 – 10 October 2024

Format: In–person

Place: 61.127, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences c/ Dr. Aiguader 80

  • 09:30-11:30

Artificial Intelligence in Science Journalism

  • 11:30-12:00

Break

  • 12:30-14:00

Towards a Consensus on Good Practices in the Use of AI in Science Journalism

Day 3 – 30 October 2024

Format: Online

Platform: Zoom

  • 14:00-15:00

How to interview a frontier science researcher

  • 15:00-16:00

Towards a Collaborative Definition of Frontier Science