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At a time of concern about AI-generated content, the curiosity, judgement and distinctive voices of young science writers give us real hope.
A thoughtful reflection from our Honorary President, @RogerHighfield, after last week’s Young Science Writer Award ceremony.
#YSWA26 🏆
In this age of AI slop, here's what gives me hope.
This week's @absw Young Science Writer Award offered a glimpse of something we need more than ever: people who care whether something is actually true rogerhighfield.substack.com/…
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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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The final countdown is on ⏳ On Wednesday, @RogerHighfield 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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BBC News correspondent and science journalist @BBCPallab will present the prizes, helping us recognise our winner, two runners-up and ten highly commended writers. We are delighted that he will play such a central part in celebrating their achievements 🏆
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Jeff O’Brien, who co-founded and funds the award with ABSW Chair @obrientweet , will speak about their mission to widen participation in science communication.
Tomorrow: meet all 13 finalists and discover their essay titles. #YSWA2026 🎊
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Speaker announcement 📢
Khalil Thirlaway will join us at the Young Science Writer Award Ceremony 2026 to deliver ‘The Power and Responsibility of Science Communication’.
He is a #sciencecommunicator who uses surprise and creativity to help people connect with science.
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Khalil will share these experiences with our 2026 winner, two runners-up, ten highly commended writers and invited guests.
📅 16 September, 1.00 pm
📍 Science Museum, London
@BBCNews @Ri_Science
#YSWA26 #ScienceJournalism #ScienceCommunication #Creativity #StudentWriting
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