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Call for young journalists and communicators – ESMH Summer School 2025
Are you a young journalist interested in science and technology? Apply to the 2025 Summer School on science communication in the digital age! The European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) of the European Parliament is organising a Summer School in Brussels on 24-26 June 2025 to address the opportunities and challenges of digital science communication. The three-day ...
European Parliament’s Science and Technology Panel (STOA) elects its leaders for the next term
The European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) held its first meeting on 24 October 2024 and elected its leadership team, the STOA Bureau, reappointing MEP Christian Ehler (EPP, Germany) as Chair. The leadership team, elected for a two-and-a-half-year term, also includes two Vice-Chairs and is complemented by the EP Vice-President ...
European Science-Media Hub: A platform fighting disinformation
Access to quality scientific information can be a challenge in a world where disinformation is omnipresent. The European Science-Media Hub (ESMH), part of STOA, provides a unique platform for policymakers, scientists, and journalists. It aims to ensure reliable information in science and new tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qgOno1PHbI Useful link: • About the ESMH
Preserving marine ecosystems: the case for alternative fishing methods
In order to preserve marine ecosystems and ensure the long-term viability of fisheries, there is an urgent need for sustainable fishing practices and innovation. This is underscored by the recent study ‘Exploring the Viability of Innovative Fishing Technologies’, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA). The pivotal study ...
Interview with researcher Felix Irmer on data journalism, society and distrust
"Data journalism, journalism informed by quantitative evidence, is an expanding field", says researcher Felix Irmer, of the Institute of Communication and Media Studies, Leipzig University (Germany). He was one of the speakers at the European Science-Media Hub Summer School from 6-10 June 2023. Data journalism can "transform large amounts of data and information into digestible ...
Interview with Kai Kupferschmidt on the importance of trust in journalism and a functioning information ecosystem
"The only way that our work will have an impact on the world is if people believe it to be true. Showing people how journalism works will help to foster trust", says science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt. Kai, based in Berlin, studied molecular biomedicine and afterwards attended the Berlin Journalism School. He has worked as a ...
‘Storytelling in science’: the ESMH Summer School 2023 in a nutshell
Hosted from 6-10 June at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School 2023: ‘Storytelling in science’, provided 60 early-career journalists with the opportunity to participate in discussions on science journalism, Europe’s information ecosystem, and how to connect with different audiences. The event also provided the participants with the opportunity to ...
Video report – ESMH Summer School 2023: ‘Storytelling in science’
2023 ESMH Summer School: Storytelling in science Making complex scientific concepts understandable and interesting is no easy task. Yet it is crucial to make science more accessible to the wider public. The 2023 European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School ‘Storytelling in science’ offered young media professionals a unique opportunity to gain insight into science journalism, ...