ESMH Summer School 2026
The future of science journalism: AI, trust and democracy
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way information is created, distributed and consumed. Newsrooms are experimenting with AI-powered tools, audiences are increasingly exposed to algorithmically curated content, and concerns about misinformation continue to grow. At the same time, public trust in institutions, media and scientific expertise is being tested. In this rapidly evolving landscape, science journalism ...
ESMH Summer School 2026: the human side of AI in science media
Four days, six interactive sessions, fifty science communicators from nineteen Member States: the 2026 European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School set the stage to discuss the use of artificial intelligence and ethics in science journalism. The 2026 ESMH Summer School took place at the European Parliament in Brussels from 22 to 25 June 2026. Young ...
2026 ESMH Summer School kicked off
From 22 to 25 June 2026, the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) of the European Parliament hosted its sixth Summer School for young science journalists and content creators in Brussels. The 2026 ESMH Summer School focused on science communication in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). It explored the transformative role of AI in journalism and ...
AI and the future of journalism: Balancing innovation and responsibility
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming society across a wide range of sectors and journalism is no exception. The challenge is twofold: AI can both support and disrupt journalistic work, acting at once as a powerful tool and a potential competitor. At the same time, journalists carry the responsibility of helping ...
Bringing tailored AI tools into the newsroom – interview with Jyri Kivimäki
Jyri Kivimäki leads the AI development and transformation at Yle, the Finnish national public broadcasting company. He will hold a workshop on “AI in journalism and newsrooms” at the 2026 ESMH Summer School on science communication in the age of artificial intelligence. We asked him a few questions about the transformative role of AI in ...
Covering AI: behind the curtain of hype and doom – interview with Svea Eckert
Svea Eckert is a freelance tech journalist and expert for NDR/ARD television, Germany’s national public broadcaster. She will hold a workshop on “responsible reporting on AI” at the 2026 ESMH Summer School on science communication in the age of artificial intelligence. We asked her a few questions about what good AI coverage should look like and ...
ESMH Summer School 2026: Science Communication in the age of Artificial Intelligence
On 22-25 June 2026, the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) of the European Parliament held its sixth Summer School for young science journalists and content creators in Brussels, following a call for application published earlier this year. The 2026 ESMH Summer School focused on science communication in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). It explored the ...
ESMH Summer School 2026 – Call for young journalists and content creators
Are you a young journalist writing about science and technology? Do you have questions about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on newsrooms, content consumption and production, and science communication? ➡️ Apply to the 2026 ESMH Summer School on science communication in the age of AI! Selected candidates have been notified by email on 26 ...