The Observatory For Outstanding Open Science Communication

22 July 2025
Generative AI and science journalism: a conversation with Mohamed Elsonbaty Ramadan
Mohamed Elsonbaty Ramadan is an award-winning science journalist, science communication consultant, and trainer. Recently, he founded SciComm-AI, an initiative dedicated to providing training and consultancy for researchers, science journalists, and science communicators interested in effectively integrating generative AI into their work—most importantly, in a responsible way

15 July 2025
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How to Read a Scientific Paper: A Guide for Science Journalists and Communicators
Learning how to read scientific papers effectively is a crucial skill for science journalists or communicators. This short guide offers 10 expert tips to help analyse research and spot red flags

1 July 2025
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How to Approach Preprints for Quality Science Reporting?
How to report on preprints: verify credibility, highlight limitations, consult experts, and prioritise accurate, transparent science reporting over breaking news speed

23 June 2025
“Transitions, traditions and tensions” at PCST 2025: a conversation with Anne Dijkstra
Interview with Anne Dijkstra, associate professor of Science Communication at the University of Twente

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.
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
find out moreOUR 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.
Read our Manifesto