The Observatory For Outstanding Open Science Communication
5 March 2026
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When press releases become public science communication
Science News Agencies increasingly reach the public directly. A new study proposes an index to assess whether their press releases are transparent, accessible, and socially relevant—highlighting how improving these texts can strengthen public engagement with science.
18 February 2026
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Social media at the core of science magazines — what the Science case tells us
Social media are becoming increasingly central to the survival and relevance of magazines and news outlets. They are no longer just channels for promoting published stories, but key spaces where editorial identities are negotiated, audiences are built, and engagement is measured in real time. For science journalism in particular, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook […]
3 February 2026
Pure Objectivity in Science is a Myth. And has consequences for Science Communication
Science isn’t as neutral as it claims to be. Sara Giordano argues that research is shaped by cultural values and power, and that acknowledging this can strengthen trust and communication. She calls for a more democratic science—grounded in evidence, but responsive to the communities it affects.
13 January 2026
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Trends and challenges in science: A philosophy of science perspective
A new report examines future trends and challenges in science, highlighting fragile research ecosystems, geopolitics, AI risks to democracy, and the growing role of science communication.
11 December 2025
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Science in School: Make it fun, make it matter
PISA 2022 shows declining STEM and literacy skills in Europe, especially among disadvantaged students. Science in School helps address this by offering free, engaging resources that connect science to real life and support teachers in boosting student curiosity.
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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