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.
17 African national councils and ministries responsible for science and technology are meeting with development partners and scientists in Gaborone this week to discuss how science, technology and innovation can drive development across the continent. @ScriptTraining @SGCIAfrica
Time flies! We’re already on the final day of training. Today, we are discussing how to effectively communicate research findings to policymakers. @ScriptTrainig @CABI_News
This is an example of a media article written by a researcher about their research. It’s an expert opinion article, with a catchy but not exaggerated headline, written mostly in plain English. https://sunrise.ug/opinions/202410/chicken-a-growing-enterprise-helping-youth-to-become-climate-resilient.html
Looking forward to five days of exciting discussions with researchers from CABI member countries on how to communicate research findings and innovations to the media, public and policymakers.
🗣️🔬 Calling all researchers!!
Call for collaboration visits to Germany and Africa by researchers in early career phases in the mathematical sciences
Science communication training for researchers to boost confidence and skills in communicating research findings
Happening now: Panel Discussion on Sustainable Science Communication for Transformational Leadership! Some of the common pitfalls to avoid: use of overly technical language, lack of community engagement, and limited access to information.
Biogas plant addresses energy poverty in Malawi | SGCI Africa
Welcome to the IFAJ Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. October 14-18, 2025
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Don’t miss Script’s free webinar series to help you effectively communicate your findings to policymakers and the public.
Register now💻▶️https://ow.ly/f0eY50TJLa4
Researchers in early career phases are particularly encouraged to submit proposals in English by 15 October 2024
For details 👇: https://sgciafrica.org/funding/call-for-proposals-aims-dfg-collaboration-visits-programme-in-the-mathematical-sciences/
Date and time: Wednesday, 16.10.2024, 1100hrs GMT/ 1400hrs EAT
Cost: Free
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Online Zoom
Register via 👇:
https://shorturl.at/1uTTq
Researchers in Malawi are helping communities reduce waste and improve sanitation through biogas production https://sgciafrica.org/biogas-plant-addresses-energy-poverty-in-malawi/
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists ( @IFAJ ) Congress 2025 will be hosted by MESHA Science