Founding president, freelance science journalist and long-time proponent of the Australian science journalism ecosystem Bianca Nogrady has been named the first Life Member of the Science Journalists Association of Australia.
SJAA partners with Australian literary powerhouse, Griffith Review
The Science Journalists Association of Australia is delighted to announce its partnering with esteemed Australian literary quarterly, Griffith Review, to provide discounted access to digital and print editions of the magazine.
Winners of the 2024 SJAA Science Journalism Grants Announced
The Science Journalists Association of Australia is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 SJAA Grants Program. This year’s program features four winners across three categories, each receiving up to $1000 in funding, with the opportunity for mentorship. It…
SJAA Launches 2024 Grants Program to Support Australian Science Journalism
The Science Journalists Association of Australia is thrilled to launch its 2024 grants program, to support SJAA members to realise a science reporting project in print, online, audio or visual; undertake travel for a reporting project or to encourage professional…
Jackson Ryan elected SJAA president
Science journalist Jackson Ryan has been elected president of the Science Journalists Association of Australia, taking over from founding president Bianca Nogrady. Following the AGM and election yesterday, SJAA welcomes its executive and committee for 2023-24: Secretary: Sara Phillips Treasurer:…
Winners of the 2023 SJAA grants program announced
The Science Journalists Association of Australia is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 SJAA Grants Program. This year’s program features eight winners across four categories, each receiving up to $1000 in funding, with the opportunity for mentorship. The…
SJAA launches 2023 grants program
The Science Journalists Association of Australia is delighted to launch its 2023 grants program, to support SJAA members to realise a science reporting project in print, online, audio or visual; travel for a reporting project; or undertake professional development. This…
Champions of Science Journalism
The Science Journalists Association of Australia is delighted to welcome its two inaugural Champions of Science Journalism – the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, and STEM Matters – as financial supporters of SJAA. SJAA is enormously…
SJAA’s 2022-23 committee
After the recent AGM, SJAA is delighted to present the committee that will steer the organisation for the next year: President: Bianca Nogrady Secretary: Sara Phillips Treasurer: Felicity Nelson Vice President: Carl Smith Committee: Neena Bhandari Jacinta Bowler Rich Haridy…
Tips on getting your first bylines as a student
In response to a recent query from a university science student about how to start getting bylines, SJAA’s members offered a range of helpful suggestions: approach the university media/PR office and ask if you could do some writing for them.…