World Conference of Science Journalists 2025

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Plan early, book smart, and make the most of your journey to Pretoria for #WCSJ2025 – a global conversation on Science Journalism and Social Justice. | Registration🔗 wcsj2025.org/registration/

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What is a science journalist to do when faced with traditional medicine, which often lacks scientific proof, but which has testimonies to its effectiveness and benefits?

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Exposing misconduct can be tricky terrain. How can you be sure someone committed fraud, and what are your legal risks if you write about it? Learn why misconduct is such a pervasive problem in science, and how to cover it.

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis. Presenters and participants discuss the complexities of AMR and explore innovative approaches and story ideas to enhance meaningful media coverage.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Breakthroughs in biomedical research. Visit the cutting-edge facility where Beta & Omicron CoV-SARS-19 were first detected, the site that informs WHO guidelines on TB treatment for children & the most advanced biomedical research facility in Africa. @wfsj25.bsky.social

#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - South Africa’s radio astronomy journey from deep space to discovery

SA’s window to the universe, radio astronomy, space geodesy, and deep space tracking. From origins as a Deep Space Station radio through astronomy research and radio astronomy and geodesy.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Scientific discoveries from a Global South perspective

Experience in a Digital Dome, at the Origins Centre & Fossil Vault and delving into African Art, and learning about world leading photonics and quantum research in the Structured Light Laboratory.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Discover the hidden treasures of the Natural History Collections

A rare opportunity to view original fossil material and research collections not normally accessible to the public. Go beyond the exhibits with exclusive behind-the-scenes tours.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore advanced radio telescopes at the SKA in the Karoo

The SKA project is an international collaboration to build the world’s largest radio telescope, with a total collecting area of one square kilometre (one million square metres).

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Robotics and the 4IR - 4IR technologies are driving digital transformation in South African manufacturing and contributing to a sustainable future and cutting-edge robotic solutions are contributing to a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - State-of-the-art Engineering 4.0 Facility: truly smart cities are those where jobs, food and resources are accessible to all; where systems work together to improve quality of life; and where data is harnessed to drive sustainable change.
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Travel made easy for #WCSJ2025 🇿🇦
✈ Fly to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo)
🚆 30 min train to Pretoria
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🚗 10% off Ulysses transfers
📅 1–5 Dec 2025
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From covering global health crises to discerning misinformation in an age of AI and everything in between – REGISTER NOW for the 13th World Conference of Science Journalists in Pretoria, South Africa from 1 – 5 December 2025.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Alternative plastics for the win!

Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Edible insects: rethinking the future of food

Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social

More exciting field trips have been added to our web site - applications to go on the field trips open to all registered WCSJ 2025 delegates today!

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Are you a journalist of principle and integrity? Check how well you apply your ethics in From Principles to Practice a workshop well worth attending. Monday 1 December 14:00 www.wcsj2025.org #WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social

Fake news! Fake news? Cross-border challenges and out-of-the box options for debunking false stories

Looking forward to our workshop in South Africa

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Hike in the Tswaing Meteorite Crater

An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - The mRNA Technology Transfer Hub

Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Step into the world of early humans

These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore South Africa’s space history

Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. State-of-the-art facilities monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Pioneering animal healthcare

Explore cutting-edge facilities, advanced equipment, and world-class expertise.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Bet on the biomanufacturers

The CSIR Biomanufacturing Centre is where CSIR researchers are innovating with microorganisms to develop sustainable alternatives for common industrial biologics, nutraceutical, agricultural & diagnostic products.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Palaeoanthropology, science, & interpretation in the Cradle of Humankind

Hominin species & mind-blowing specimens, first hand views of a live fossil site & visit to Maropeng – the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure

The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za

#WCSJ2025FieldTrip Conservation Science in Action!

The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.

WCSJ Field Trips open to registered paid-up delegates on 5 Nov 2025! Trips offer opportunities to plunge into research at the forefront of science. Most cover more than one scientific aspect. All provide a great source of stories.
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