NEWS

Call for Proposals now open

13 February 2025

Deadline for submissions is Monday, 21 April 2025.

We’re excited to announce that the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 (WCSJ2025) is now accepting proposals for sessions, workshops, and presentations. The WCSJ2025 promises to bring together science journalists, communicators, and experts from around the globe to share insights, develop skills, and foster a stronger, more informed science communication community.

How you can contribute

We invite you to submit innovative and impactful session proposals that align with our theme, “Science Journalism and Social Justice – our role in promoting resilience”. Proposals may address a range of topics, including but not limited to:

State of the profession: science journalism and journalism
Issues, challenges and solutions within our profession
Social justice: the role of science journalism
Our role in making science meaningful at all levels of society
Misinformation, disinformation and fake news
Working with and countering a problem that affects the sciences in critical ways
The art of communication
New ideas for telling science stories powerfully
Wellbeing for People and Planet
Health, climate change, and environmental sustainability stories are coming thicker and faster – we need to put our best foot forward
Out of the box and ex Africa
An invitation to come at the theme from different angles and different parts of the world

Submission guidelines

To submit your proposal, please:

read the guidelines on submitting a proposal
submit your proposal by Monday, 21 April 2025

We encourage early submissions to allow for any follow-up questions or adjustments.

Who should apply

Whether you’re a seasoned journalist, an educator, a scientist, or an advocate for public engagement in science, we welcome diverse perspectives and new voices to help make WCSJ2025 an unforgettable experience.