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.…
Winners of 2022 grants program announced
The Science Journalists Association of Australia is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 SJAA Grants program. First up, a heartfelt ‘thank you’ again to the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas for supporting this year’s grants program, and enabling us to expand the program to six…
SJAA event: conflicts of interest in science and science journalism
Thursday 23 June, 7.30pm-8.30pm AEST In 1999, a high-school student in Arizona died while participating in a phase one clinical trial of a gene therapy that, it was hoped, might cure him of a rare inherited metabolic disorder. The case sparked a storm of recriminations when it was discovered the lead investigator and his university had…
SJAA grant program: entries due in one week!
There’s one week left to apply for one of the six $1500 grants being offered by the Science Journalists Association of Australia to support SJAA members to realise a science reporting project in print, online, audio or visual, or for…