Introduction

in-person

Ecotekne University Campus, Via Lecce-Monteroni, 73100 LE

Building A, Seminar room, Ground floor

Classroom location

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June 23th-26th, 2025

25(in-person)

  Nico Pitrelli (SISSA), Donato Ramani (SISSA)

This training course is specifically designed for researchers who wish to better understand the media world and acquire practical tools to effectively communicate their research to the public. While not aiming to turn researchers into professional journalists, the course will provide a solid grounding in the specifics of science journalism, helping to demystify the processes by which science is turned into news. During the course, we will explore basic skills related to the structure, language and style of different forms of science journalism. We will look at how to identify and pitch science news, a valuable skill also for researchers who want to raise awareness among the public, public information officers and funders of the importance of their work. We will discuss the main challenges and difficulties facing science journalism today, offering a privileged perspective on the contemporary media landscape.