From scientist to science writer
Start your new career in 5 simple steps
Attend this free webinar and make 2022 the year you get started
You are a scientist, such as a PhD student, postdoc, lab head or industry researcher and you've been thinking about developing your popular science writing skills because:
But you're not sure where to start.
The webinar will include a live Q&A session. You will also receive a free digital workbook to help you plan your next steps.
Can't make the webinar? Don't worry! Sign up anyway, and we will share a recording with you afterwards. You will also be able to post questions for our trainers in our discussion forum after the event.
Our speakers are two highly experienced science writers and science journalists:
Claire Ainsworth is an award-winning science journalist, who began her career at New Scientist magazine and the journal Nature and has been freelancing since 2007.
Jon Copley is Associate Professor in Ocean Exploration and Public Engagement at the University of Southampton. He regularly writes about his research for the general public, and is a former full-time science journalist.
Both trainers have been teaching scientists how to communicate effectively for more than 20 years. Scroll down for detailed biographies.
The live webinar took place 3rd February 2022, but the recording of the session is now available in this course. Simply sign up to access it, and ask the trainers questions via the accompanying text discussion section.
Webinar recording (3rd February 2022)
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Claire Ainsworth
Jon Copley
I've always wanted to get into science writing and the tips and resources in this course are really helpful. I've started on steps 1 and 2!
I've always wanted to get into science writing and the tips and resources in this course are really helpful. I've started on steps 1 and 2!
Read LessIt was great to hear from working science journalists and science writing experts. The Q&A was also very useful.
It was great to hear from working science journalists and science writing experts. The Q&A was also very useful.
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