‘Eyeing the future of science journalism’ – Embassy to host a debate on April 23

The Ambassador of Finland Mr Pekka Huhtaniemi, together with the 8th World Conference of Science Journalists 2013 Helsinki, will host a seminar on the future of science journalism, in London, on April 23.

The event is by invitation only. However, if you wish to be included in the guest list, please contact Press Assistant Anni Leisma at anni.leima@formin.fi or 020 7838 6208.

Programme:

Welcome and introductions: Ambassador Huhtaniemi, Ms Satu Lipponen, President WCSJ2013 and Mr Vesa Niinikangas, President, World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ)

Panel discussion with prepared introductory remarks by:

Pallab Ghosh, Science Correspondent, BBC News, Can the culture of critical science journalism prevail?

Nick Perkins, Director, SciDev.Net, News or no news? Science journalism and the developing world

Connie St Louis, President, Association of British Science Writers, What’s in the air? What should be talked about in Helsinki World Conference?

ChancellorJarl-Thure Eriksson, Chairman of the International Selection Committee, Millennium Technology Prize, From Bunsen burner to brain-mapping: how to communicate science to this generation of scientists and the next

The discussion will be followed by a reception.