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
Professional advancement
Break
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
Artificial Intelligence in Science Journalism
Break
Towards a Consensus on Good Practices in the Use of AI in Science Journalism
Day 3 – 30 October 2024
Format: Online
Platform: Zoom