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1 July 2013

Over and out from Helsinki

Our headline comes from radio communication where this phrase is used to announce that the station in question will stop transmitting and yield to the next one.With this newsletter,…

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29 June 2013

Final Conference Statement

The Global Role of Science Journalism and Communication1. Unique role of Science JournalismGlobal social, economic and environmental wellbeing relies upon knowledge-based societies. Scientific evidence fosters many solutions to the…

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27 June 2013

Queues expected at Helsinki-Vantaa airport

Usually catching your flight at the Helsinki airport goes smoothly and takes less time than expected, but the summer holiday season is likely to create longer-than-usual lines at Helsinki-Vantaa airport,…

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26 June 2013

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Unfortunately some settings of Internet Explorer on Windows 8 are not compatible with our website. We try to solve problem  and suggest using another browser meanwhile. Sorry!

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24 June 2013

WCSJ2013 officially opened

The 8th World Conference of the Science Journalist has been opened today in Helsinki. Most of the 800+ participants from 77 countries coming to the conference gathered after a…

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21 June 2013

All set for WCSJ2013!

It is the magical time of the year in Finland: midsummer. During this weekend Helsinki will be deserted as (almost) all Finns flee to their summer cottages and one…

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18 June 2013

One week to WCSJ2013

Everything is almost done: online registration closed, programme book printed, conference venue being prepared and first attendees from overseas have already arrived to Finland, just in time for the…

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12 June 2013

How to prepare for WCSJ2013?

As we’re getting closer to 8th World Conference of Science Journalists, the most important global event for the science journalists, communication professionals and media officers, the focus of these…

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11 June 2013

Counting down to WCSJ2013 – Newsletter 10 June 2013

With only two weeks to go and more than 700 participants, the WCSJ2013 organisers are now in the home stretch for the 8th World Conference of Science Journalists.The most…

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3 June 2013

It’s three weeks to the WCSJ2013 – Newsletter 3 June 2013

The 8th World Conference of Science Journalists, the most important global event for the science journalists, communication professionals and media officers, is now less than a month away!The normal registration fee…

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25 May 2013

Early bird registration closed, regular is still open

The most affordable way to register to the WCSJ2013, the early bird rate, closed on 24 May 2013 and the regular price registration goes on until 7 June. Late…

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22 May 2013

Two days to the first deadline! / Newsletter 22 May

 With more than 500 registrated colleagues – journalists, science communication professionals and media officers from all over the world – the 8th World Conference of Science Journalists is only…

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21 May 2013

Newsletter 21 May: Post Conference Excursions

In the recent newsletters we have gone through the workshops and conference programme, and the main subject now is the post conference excursions. These are sponsored one or two…

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20 May 2013

Newsletter 20 May: Our vulnerable world

In this newsletter we outline the last conference day, Thursday, 27 June; after it, on Friday, the WCSJ2013 participants will spread all over Finland and Estonia for numerous post-conference tours.The main…

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15 May 2013

Newsletter 15 May: Our exciting work

On Wednesday, 26 June, the World Conference of the Science Journalists will drill to the core of our profession: what is place of journalism in our world and what…

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14 May 2013

Newsletter 14 May: Our common values

 On Tuesday, 25 June, exactly six weeks from now, the main programme of the WCSJ2013 will kick off at the city campus of the University of Helsinki!This newsletter will focus…

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13 May 2013

Newsletter 13 May: Six weeks to WCSJ2013!

The 8th World Conference of Science Journalists will start soon and with this newsletter, we start the last minute preparations for the biggest event in the science media scene in two…

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9 May 2013

Travel scholars selected

Congratulations to the journalists 44 who were selected for scholarships to the WCSJ2013 in June in Helsinki! In April the organising committee of the 8th World Conference of Science Journalists…

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8 May 2013

Only 7 weeks to WCSJ2013!

The 8th World Conference of Science Journalists will start in less than two months and with this article, we begin the last-minute preparations for the biggest event on the…

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4 May 2013

Survey: science journalism and other hats

It used to be simple: journalism and public relations were separate worlds. Today, it would seem to be somewhat more complex. What kind of hat(s) are…

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2 May 2013

Science journalists debate the future of science journalism

Finland’s Ambassador to London, Pekka Huhtaniemi, welcomed leading UK science journalists to his official Kensington residence on 23 April for a panel discussion and reception. It was arranged by…

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18 April 2013

WCSJ Paris 24 avril

WSCJ2013 a Paris

Rendez-vous autour de la conférence mondiale des journalistes scientifiques – (WCSJ2013) qui aura lieu à Helsinki en juin prochain – et discussion sur le journalisme scientifique.

Quand: 24…

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12 April 2013

‘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…

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1 April 2013

Travel Scholarships Available for Journalists from Developing Countries

The WCSJ2013 organising committee invites applications from working journalists (staff or freelance from print, broadcast, online) from developing countries for a limited number of Travel Scholarships.

These will cover travel,…

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25 March 2013

Five free places for social media at Science journalists world conference. Apply before 15 Apr 2013!

World Conference of Science Journalists 2013 is the biggest gathering of the science journalists and communicators in the world.The breathtaking programme is full of journalists, scientists, communicators, explorers, innovators…

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20 March 2013

Conference programme available

We are delighted to announce that our conference programme is now available as a timetable. We will continue to add further developments to the programme but most of the…

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13 March 2013

Deadline of early bird registration extended to April 21st

The special early bird rate has been extended until the 21st of April 2013.

Register now and save 75 euro on the regular fee.

We look forward to having you at…

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21 February 2013

WCSJ2013 major sponsors announced at the AAAS, Boston

Societies need quality science journalism more than ever.
Science journalists across the globe gather in Helsinki in June 2013
There is a common understanding that the future ahead us lies on…

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27 November 2012

The programme for next summer’s WCSJ2013 is shaping up fast

We welcome delegates from the world over to Helsinki to discuss the work of science journalists, science and the world we live in.

WCSJ2013 will feature speakers from all across…

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18 July 2012

Science journalists in the Finnish forests

Continue reading “Science journalists in the Finnish forests” »

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3 July 2012

One year to go: Get ready for WCSJ2013 in Helsinki!

There’s less than one year to go until the 8th World Conference of Science Journalists in Helsinki. As the conference preparations kick into high gear, the WCSJ2013 organisation is…

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29 June 2012

Call for WCSJ2013 Sponsors now open!

We are pleased to announce that the call for sponsors for the 8th World Conference of Science Journalists is now open!

As the largest and most prestigious science journalism event…

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23 May 2012

Nearly two hundred proposals for WCSJ 2013 dream sessions!

The deadline for submissions to the 8th World Conference of Science Journalists in 2013, Helsinki has now passed. Thank you all for your submissions.

We have had an overwhelming response with nearly…

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7 May 2012

Call for proposals closes 15 May 2012

Call for proposals for WCSJ  2013, Helsinki
CLOSES 15 May 2012 !

 

To propose a session you have always dreamt about
but have not found in science journalist conferences so far,

please hurry…

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11 March 2012

Open now: Call for Proposals for the 8th World Conference on June 24–28, 2013

People wishing to give papers or organize complete sessions for the program for the 8th World Conference on June 24–28, 2013, are invited to submit proposals electronically here at…

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17 February 2012

WCSJ2013 has arrived in AAAS Annual Meeting

The Finnish organisers of  the WCSJ2013 World Conference are participating in the prestigious AAAS Annual Meeting in Vancouver. They will promote the conference to the international press.

WCSJ2013-organisers will speak…

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12 February 2012

Helsinki-list

There is one thing common to all music makers of this Spotify-list: they are arriving or living in Helsinki or planning to leave.  They are inspired, fed up, feeling…

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