The Observatory For Outstanding Open Science Communication
New Guide Helps Journalists Communicate Science During Crisis
A new open-access guide, “How to communicate science in times of crisis?”, helps journalists—especially non-science specialists—report accurately during emergencies. Published by the EU-funded COALESCE project, it offers tips on handling uncertainty, avoiding misinformation, and building public trust.
3 June 2025
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What are preprints? A Short Guide to Early Scientific Publishing
They are research papers shared before peer review, enabling rapid and open dissemination of findings. While valuable for transparency and early feedback, they also carry risks if misinterpreted. Understanding their role is key to responsible science communication.
27 May 2025
Investigative and Cross-border Journalism: A Conversation with Ulla Sätereie
Interview with Ulla Sätereie, a lecturer in journalism at the University of Gothenburg, where she is also program coordinator of the International Master’s Programme in Investigative Journalism (MIJ) which has a profile towards cross-border journalism and data journalism.
20 May 2025
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How to Recognise and Avoid Predatory Academic Publishing
Predatory publishing threatens research integrity. A global report urges nuanced definitions, awareness, training, and systemic reforms to combat unethical academic practices
14 May 2025
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Reporting on Extreme Weather: A Constructive Guidelines
Reporting on extreme weather should go beyond headlines, showing how climate change, local factors, and social vulnerability interact. Attribution science links climate change to more frequent and intense heatwaves and other extremes. Journalists must avoid oversimplification, rely on evidence, and highlight that disasters depend on both climate and community resilience. When talking about extreme weather, […]
The ENJOI Observatory For Outstanding Open Science Communication is the effort of a European network to foster engagement, openness and innovation in science communication and journalism
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OUR MANIFESTO FOR OUTSTANDING OPEN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
We have Standards, Principles and Indicators to improve science communication and journalism. How do we use them? The answer is in the Manifesto for Outstanding Open Science Communication, targeted to people who are producing, consuming and sharing scientific information.
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