18th edition – Zaragoza, June, 8-9 2022

The availability of specialized courses in science for journalists is broad, however, the reverse is not true. For the most part, medical personnel from both the field of research and primary care continue to have little experience or knowledge of how the media works. This training seminar enables participants to get close to the work…

2022

17th edition – Madrid, November, 17-18 2021

The various debates organized by the Esteve Foundation between scientists and journalists always highlighted one weakness in science journalism: lack of communication between both parties. The range of specialized courses in science for journalists is extensive, however, we cannot say that the reverse is true. Medical personnel from both the field of research and the…

2021

La ciencia impaciente durante la COVID-19

How have COVID-19 treatments and vaccines been reported in the midst of the news whirlwind and acceleration of science? Seven experts from the field of pharmacology, the publishing world and scientific journalism analyze the challenges and mistakes that have been made in communicating about drugs and vaccines during the current pandemic. They do it in…

2021

Meeting of scientific journalism of excellence (PerCientEx) 2021

The covid-19 pandemic has put on the table the importance of science journalism. I had never read, shared and talked so much about scientific reports as in recent months. So this year all indications are that the new edition of the PerCientEx Observatory will resonate more strongly , an initiative dedicated for years to making journalistic work on science, technology,…

2021

Casino G, Prados A, Bosch F. Articles on drugs in the Spanish press: How much information and what topics make the news? Prisma Social. 2020;31:190-211.

News about drugs is important for health professionals, businesses, and the general public. However, studies examining news articles about drugs are lacking. This paper uses content analysis to examine articles about drugs in 17 Spanish newspapers (13 general, two business, and two professional) from 2008 through 2017. On average, general and business newspapers published three…

2020

Conference of the Observatory PerCientEx (Science Journalism Excellence) 2020

On February 27 was held the 3rd Conference of the Observatory PerCientEx (Science Journalism Excellence) at the facilities of CosmoCaixa, with the collaboration of the Dr. Antoni Esteve Foundation. During the event, we talk to the authors of the three reports of scientific excellence at international level. Michele Catanzaro PerCientEx coordinator and journalist for El Periodico,…

2020

15th edition – Barcelona, October 14-15 2020

The course The scientist with the media returned on October 14 and 15, 2020 to the TVE studios in Sant Cugat to introduce scientists to the operation of a journalistic newsroom. Organized again by the Dr. Antoni Esteve Foundation, Indagando TV, the CSIC and the RTVE Institute, this two-day experience allows to know the dynamics…

2020

14th edition – Madrid, November, 20-21 2019

The various debates organized by the Esteve Foundation between scientists and journalists always highlighted one weakness in science journalism: lack of communication between both parties. The range of specialized courses in science for journalists is extensive, however, we cannot say that the reverse is true. Medical personnel from both the field of research and the…

2019