Science in the Newsroom Global Summit 2020
Science in the Newsroom Global Summit 2020
Timing: 07:00 & 12:00 GMT | 08:00 & 13:00 CET | 15:00 & 20:00 Singapore/Hong Kong Time
JOURNALISM IN THE AGE OF PANDEMICS
Global health emergencies look set to be a part of our lives. What awaits us in 2021 and what lessons can we draw from COVID-19 coverage? How can we support newsrooms and journalists for more informed and impactful journalism about global scientific, technical and human challenges? What role does journalism play in seeking solutions for a better world that is both healthy, and sustainable?
This two day, open, online event will
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tap expert views on future public health crises,
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showcase best practice journalism that has emerged in 2020,
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give ideas on how to elevate your coverage so that you are recognised as a credible provider of science news, and
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suggest how to develop specialist skills in your newsroom.
Speakers
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Technical Officer - Lead, World Health Organization
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Professor of Journalism at City, University of London
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Engagement editor, News24, South Africa
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Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, Singapore Press Holdings
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Director of the Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness department (GIH), World Health Organisation
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Chief Executive, Australian Academy of Science
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Past Principal of Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, UK
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Executive Director of The Royal Society of Canada
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Communications Director, International Science Council
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Director of Research and Internationalization, Norwegian Veterinary Institute
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Editor-in-Chief, The Globe and Mail, Canada
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Senior data visualisation journalist, Financial Times, UK
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Crisis Communications Officer, WHO Regional Office for Africa
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News editor, China, South China Morning Post
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Research & Development Chief and Product Lead for Newsroom Tools, Wall Street Journal
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Medical doctor, Freelance Health Journalist and Science Writer
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Deputy Creative Director, South China Morning Post
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Director of Communications and Outreach, Australian Academy of Science