The mission of the World Federation of Science Journalists is to be a forum where science journalists from all over the world share and learn from each other, participate in training activities, and mobilize resources, with the objective of strengthening and professionalizing science journalism.
14th World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ2027)
Strengthening science journalism through global networks
6–9 September 2027 | Central Hall Westminster, London
Hosted by the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) and the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), WCSJ2027 will bring hundreds of science journalists, writers and communicators together to exchange ideas, debate pressing issues, and explore the future of our profession.
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WFSJ News
Science journalists prepare to head to Beijing in 2029
10 December 2025
The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) is pleased to announce that the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) 2029 will take place in Beijing, China, following an extensive and thoughtful review of two strong bids.
The WFSJ Board devoted more than 20 hours to evaluating the proposals, engaging in wide-ranging discussions and listening closely to the perspectives of member associations. The final decision was reached after careful consideration of many complex factors, including organisational capacity, global engagement, and long-term sustainability for the federation and the conference.
WFSJ management update
19 December 2025
At the WFSJ Annual General Meeting, held in Pretoria on 3 December 2025, members voted to confirm a second term: President Ben Deighton, and Vice Presidents Lesley Evans Ogden and Joseph Mbeng Boum (initially elected to the positions in 2023).
Members were also informed about the stepping down of two board members: Vice President, Projects, Chhatra Karki, and Treasurer, Jean-Marc Fleury. Newly appointed Canadian Board member Rhonda Moore replaces Jean-Marc Fleury.
The Officers of the Board are as follows:
- President – Ben Deighton
- Vice President – Lesley Evans Ogden
- Vice President – Joseph Mbeng Boum
- Secretary – Aleida Rueda
- Treasurer – Rhonda Moore
Board Directors: Subhra Priyadarshini, Debbie Ponchner, Agatha Ngotho. For more information, please contact Ben Deighton – bdeighton@wfsj.org or office@wfsj.org.
Tel: +1 343 554 1393
WFSJ granted consultative status with the United Nations.
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