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Time: Tuesdays 11 November, 18 November, 2 December, 9 December – from 5pm to 7pm. Place: Danish Union of Journalists – Media & Communication Gammel Strand 50 (Meeting Room), Copenhagen K., Metro: Gammel Strand Language: English Fee of participation: DKK 100
Are you a master’s student or a recent graduate with a passion for research, storytelling, and science journalism? Would you like to communicate significant science stories, e.g. based on your own Master thesis work? Do you want to gain experience while earning an official certification? Then this might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Join us for an engaging series of four science journalism sessions designed for curious minds who want to bridge the two worlds of research and communication. Led by experienced journalists, the sessions take a practical, hands-on approach, guiding you through different stages of the editorial process, from preparing a strong pitch and writing your first draft to framing your story in a way that connects with your audience.
By the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, as well as a one-year membership in the Science Journalism Association of Denmark. This membership gives you access to a vibrant community of professionals, networking events, and editorial workshops, offering you opportunities to connect with peers, editors, and media organizations active in science communication.
Seats are limited (max. 50), so don’t wait too long to secure your spot! Deadline is 11 Nov. noon. Refreshments are served.
Join us and discover how to turn your curiosity and research insights into compelling stories that make a difference.
Payment of Participation Fee: Transfer DKK 100 by MobilePay 55279 or via bank transfer Reg.nr. 1551 Account no. 0008249970
COURSE PROGRAMME
1st session – Tuesday 11 November 2025, 5-7pm:
Speaker: Peter Hyldgård, Head of Communications, The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. Co-author and editor of the book “Share your research: a hands-on guide to successful science communication” Topic: The basics of science journalism – identifying the strong stories in academic research.
2nd session – Tuesday 18 November 2025, 5-7pm:
Speaker: Aslak Gottlieb, Consultant on media habits of youth and pathways to professional newsrooms. Topic: Beyond news fatigue of youth and the classical news values: Practicing the alternative Copenhagen Criteria defined by youth.
3nd session – Tuesday 2 December 2025, 5-7pm
Speaker: Gunver Lystbæk Vestergård, Science journalist, Weekendavisen, writing on physics, astronomy, space travel and the history of sciences: Live report from World Congress of Science Journalism in Pretoria, South Africa – “Science journalism and social justice: Journalism that builds understanding and resilience”. Key take home messages from the World Congress.
Speaker: Lise Josefsen Hermann, Freelance Science journalist. Topic: How to report on science in Global South – my experiences in the field, currently for the CISU communication project: The climate crisis connects youth in Latin America and youth in Denmark.
4th session – Tuesday 9 December 2025, 5-7pm:
Speaker: Anders Høeg Lammers, Researchers’ editor, Videnskab.dk Topic: Connecting researchers with the readers. How to make an impact with your science journalism in a non-academic language