Script is a free training and networking resource for journalists, scientists and anyone who wants to communicate science in an engaging and accurate way.
By connecting reporters and researchers, and giving both groups the skills to understand and communicate with each other, Script aims to increase the quantity and quality of science-related stories in the news. We believe this is essential to enable informed, evidence-based decision-making, by everyone from individuals to policymakers.
Take a look at the resources below to find out more.
Script is made possible by funding from the Robert Bosch Stiftung and is implemented by SciDev.Net

Free online courses
Free online training for both journalists and scientists, delivered through interactive, bitesize modules that can be completed at a time that suits you

Practical guides
These short, easy-to-read guides, offer clear answers to the most commonly asked science communication questions

Script Connect
Script Connect is our new ground-breaking Web application that brings together scientists and journalists for better science communication.
Script Practical Guide: How to give a good science talk anywhere
This chapter presents the experience of Makerere University’s Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC) in mainstreaming science journalism and communication in its curricula.
Most science journalists will write about climate change at some point in their careers. But it’s a big subject. Where do you start? This blog breaks it down.
Sign up to the free Script Connect app for researchers and journalists in Kenya and Uganda: https://bit.ly/3sOOJX9
Script Blog: How to advance your career in science
This chapter of our science communication book for journalists examines the theories and models of science communication.
New Script Blog: Reporting on climate change
‘Doctor turned science journalist launches first newspaper of its kind’ was CABI blog’s most-read blog this year!
New Script Blog: 6 things that make a good science story
This week we concluded our research communication training with Fellows from the New Generation of Social Scientists in the Arab Region, a program attached to the Arab Council for the Social Sciences @acss_org. Training was delivered by @Bothina_Osama0.’
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Dr @tayeebwa, Dr Aisha Sembatya Nakiwala, @JocomMakerere
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In this blog, we look at some practical ways to navigate and boost your career in science.
Read it here: https://scripttraining.net/news/blog/how-to-advance-your-career-in-science/
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Read it here for free: http://bit.ly/3X0Zinv
Authored by @drwendo, Dr William Tayeebwa @tayeebwa, and Dr Aisha Sembatya Nakiwala, @JocomMakerere
Climate change is the story of the century. All journalists need to be familiar with the science behind climate change and educating yourself on the subject is crucial.
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Syriacus Buguzi made headlines in March after spawning the first Swahili language science and technology newspaper.
▶️ Find the list here: http://ow.ly/qoY450MblH5
Being able to write a good science story is essential for a science journalist. Learn more https://scripttraining.net/news/blog/6-things-that-make-a-good-science-story/
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