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Science reporting conference for news professionals
Paula Fray and Associates will be running its first Reporting Science conference, targeted at reporters, sub-editors, feature editors and producers, over 19 – 20 November 2007 in Johannesburg. The purpose is to build and strengthen journalists' awareness of scientific news and their skills in reporting and writing about science in accessible and interesting ways.
The discipline of science reporting remains one of the greatest challenges facing newsrooms. Global warming, technological advancements, the science of HIV/AIDS and the myriad of scientific issues facing communities make this an essential beat to understand and master.
The twenty confirmed speakers include:
- Chris Smith, (The Naked Scientist), a popular BBC personality
- Nigerian Diran Onifade, deputy president of World Federation of Science Journalists
- Prof Lee Berger, head of paleoanthropology, University of the Witwatersrand
- Prof Bruce Hewitson, climatologist, University of Cape Town
- Dr Francois Venter, clinical director, Esselen Street Clinic & Reproductive Health & HIV Research Unit
- Christina Scott, head of SAFSJ and South African science journalist
Target audience
- Senior reporters in South Africa and on the continent
- Science writers/reporters
- Television/radio presenters
- Producers
- Sub-editors
- HIV/Aids journalists
- Editors
- Journalism students (post-graduate)
The conference will include plenary sessions and small group workshops.
Details
Date: 19 – 20 November
Venue: Hacklebrook Estate, Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Cost: R1824 (incl VAT)
