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Beyond the Journal: the science of communication

A career worth doing, a life worth living
21 Mar 2023
What does it mean to be a science journalist? Nadia El-Awady is the editor and senior science writer at Asia Research News. Read about her journey and passion for science journalism.
Dengue vaccine: New EU approval accelerates quest for global protection
Headshot of Renata Campos, Takeda Pharmaceutical
04 Jan 2023
Dengue is one of the top ten threats to public health with Asia carrying 70% of the world’s dengue burden. A few weeks ago, the European Union granted market authorization to Takeda Pharmaceutical for their vaccine QDENGA®. Asia Research News spoke with Renata Campos, President of the Growth & Emerging Markets Business Unit about the significance of this approval for global dengue protection.
The story behind the new dengue vaccine
Aedes mosquito
17 Aug 2022
“The vaccine will give people more time to enjoy life”: an interview with dengue vaccine pioneer Prof. Sutee Yoksan.
To boost South Korea’s basic science, look to values, not just budgets
To boost South Korea’s basic science, look to values, not just budgets
20 Jul 2022
The country has been increasing research funding for decades, but its rigid, time-bound approach to research assessment is stifling basic science - Op-Ed by Prof. So Young Kim of KAIST's Global Strategy Institute.
Science journalism and why it matters for democracy
20 May 2022
"Particularly in the Philippine media, science is one news beat that remains under- and misrepresented"
Asia Research News - How it all began
Journey from a scientist-science reporter to a pioneer of science communication for Asia
06 Feb 2022
Science communication has come a long way since our early days over 18 years ago. We are proud to continue raising awareness of innovation throughout Asia.
Unravelling the elements in finding the right story for your audience
Identifying news values and addressing human elements, science communicators share their perspectives on putting things into a greater context for creating their stories. This post summarises a panel discussion on science communication.
22 Dec 2021
Identifying news values and addressing human elements, science communicators share their perspectives on putting things into a greater context for creating their stories. This post summarises a panel discussion on science communication.
Reporting through the coup
Myanmar Flag
16 Nov 2021
Frontier Myanmar remains committed to independent, in-depth journalism, overcoming the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing political crackdown by the Burmese military following the February 1 coup. Asia Research News spoke with a senior staff member at Frontier based in Yangon.
Communicating vaccine research in a pandemic
Picture of a vaccine bottle
02 Sep 2021
University of Oxford and their partner AstraZeneca, developed one of the first COVID-19 vaccines. The Oxford University vaccine team has been part of an astonishing story that shifted both global management of COVID-19 and changed vaccinology forever.
언론의 조명 속에서
17 Aug 2021
화장실을 이용하고 나면 가상화폐로 돈을 지급하고 배설물은 에너지와 퇴비로 전환되는 곳이 있다는 소식이 알려지자 32개국 언론사들이 앞다투어 250개의 기사를 내고, SNS에서는 800번 언급된 곳이 있습니다. 그렇다면 과연 이 프로젝트를 이끌어가고 있는 팀은 이러한 언론의 관심에 어떻게 대응하고 있을까요?
In the glare of the media spotlight
28 Jul 2021
News about a toilet that pays users in digital currency and converts their waste into power and compost attracted around 250 news articles in 32 countries. We have spotted over 800 social media mentions. How is the team coping with the attention?
The many elements of storytelling
magazine cover
24 May 2021
Images, video and podcasts are part of the storytelling we do in communications. We should make the most of them to draw in our audiences.
Addressing gender bias in STEM communications
10 Feb 2021
As International Day of Women and Girls in Science and International Women’s Day approach, what can we as communications professionals do to promote and support female researchers in our institutions, academies and universities?
High-pressure communications and stress management
11 Jun 2020
Working in research communications can be intense, with multiple demands coming from different directions in normal times. Is it possible to avoid overload?
Communicating confidently while acknowledging uncertainty
lightbulb
06 Apr 2020
Researchers often face the challenge of talking about their findings while conveying uncertainty. How best to communicate confidently without shying away from the limitations?
Best practice when handling breaking science news
Best practice when handling breaking science news
11 Feb 2020
When a story breaks and the full facts are not clear, what can researchers and communicators do to help media gather information? Should there be a range of voices or one clear message coordinated from the top?
Loose ends and new beginnings
04 Dec 2019
As well as clearing our inboxes at the end of the calendar year, now is a good time to prepare for the next.
Press conference preparation
01 Nov 2019
A room full of media waiting to hear your news may seem intimidating, but a press conference is an efficient and effective way to communicate your research and an excellent opportunity to look behind the scenes at how news works.
Managing a massive research news story
01 Oct 2019
What is it like when hundreds of media outlets in more than 50 countries cover your research news in 20 languages?
Managing embargo breaks
embargo breaks
05 Sep 2019
The press release is written, approved and sent out. Researchers are prepared for media, and interviews are lined up. Then an embargo break happens... It is possible to make the best of a difficult situation.
Communications in times of crisis
Plan communications for a crisis
17 Aug 2019
While each crisis may throw up its unique challenges, there are many things we can do to prepare ourselves and our organisations to better manage a situation as it unfolds.
Effective use of embargoes
embargoes
17 Jul 2019
Like them or loathe them, embargoes are a part of communicating new scientific research to the media.
Pitching protocols
Illustration: Pitching takes time, but can be worth the extra effort.
26 Jun 2019
How, when and why to pitch stories to individual reporters.
Effective communication requires evaluation
06 May 2019
As press officers we work hard to help research news reach broad audiences, but it’s easy to wonder “is my effort making any difference?”
Your next press release will not be written by a robot
06 Apr 2019
Fears that automation will take our jobs are rife, but press officers need not feel threatened by new tools that translate technical research into lay summaries.
Not always a press release
04 Mar 2019
Don't be afraid of using a variety of tools and strategies to spread the word.
Conferences, media and embargo fears
01 Feb 2019
You just gave the talk of your career, presenting exciting new results, and got noticed by a journalist. What do you do?
Catching attention with a memorable quote
15 Jan 2019
Writing and preparing good quotes requires thought and preparation, but not as much time as you’d think. This month we look at the key to your quote being used.
No such thing as perfect timing
13 Dec 2018
Despite our best efforts, sometimes it can be impossible to penetrate the news. How can we manage expectations and plan for success?
Demonstrating value in research communications
08 Nov 2018
It’s easy to get excited about a piece of research, write a press release and send it out. Harder is considering why you want to do that, who you are targeting and how you will achieve your aim.
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