This two-day course in National Science Week (pre-registration essential) will teach scientists, technologists and engineers the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of their research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the journalism game”, equipping participants with the confidence and media savvy…

This introductory course in National Science Week will cover the basic principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Basic training will be provided in preparing articles, features and illustrative material for many outlets, including in-house, local and…