Timetable

A printer-friendly (and always up-to-date) version of the WCSJ2013programme is here (pdf).

 

24 June

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
09:00-16:00
Workshops
16:00-

Opening Plenary & Welcome Reception

Freedom of expression
Social Programme

25 June

“OUR COMMON VALUES”
08:00-09:00

Plenary talk

Hans Rosling:

A fact-based world view – people, money & energy
09:00-10:30

Morning Plenary

What about ethics?
10:30-10:50
Coffee break
11:00-12:30
Parallel sessions
12:30-14:00
Lunch sessions and press briefings
14:00-15:30
Parallel sessions
15:30-15:50
Coffee break
16:00-

Afternoon Plenary

Critical questioning in the sphere- the role of science journalism
Social Programme
Special session
Science at midnight

26 June

“OUR EXCITING WORK”
08:30-09:00

Plenary talk

Deborah Blum:

The poisoner’s guide to life (and communicating chemistry)
09:00-10:30

Morning Plenary

The rise of the science blog network: lessons from all corners of the internet
10:30-10:50
Coffee break
11:00-12:30
Parallel sessions
12:30-14:00
Lunch sessions and press briefings
14:00-15:30
Parallel sessions
15:30-15:50
Coffee break
16:00-

Afternoon Plenary

Core Skills for Science Journalism: Reflections from Across Cultures
Social Programme

27 June

“OUR VULNERABLE WORLD”
08:30-09:00

Plenary talk

Janne Hukkinen: 

Mental preparation for a vulnerable world                                        
09:00-10:30

Morning Plenary

Climate Change – a very hot topic
10:30-10:50
Coffee break
11:00-12:30
Parallel sessions
12:30-14:00
Lunch sessions and press briefings
14:00-15:30
Parallel sessions
15:30-15:50
Coffee break
16:00-

Afternoon Plenary

New Horizons
Social Programme

28 June

POST-CONFERENCE TOURS

Sponsored Excursions (free of charge for delegates)

Post-conference Tours (seperately charged tours)