{"id":5776,"date":"2024-02-29T17:53:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T16:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ijp.org\/projects\/comlab-9\/"},"modified":"2024-11-15T14:12:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T13:12:47","slug":"comlab-9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ijp.org\/en\/projects\/comlab-9\/","title":{"rendered":"ComLab #9"},"content":{"rendered":"
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September 19 \u2013 22, 2024 | live in Berlin<\/strong><\/p>\n

ComLab #9, a collaboration between the International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, brought journalists and scientists together in an inspiring exchange of ideas and perspectives. Over the course of four days, these dedicated professionals formed science-media tandems, uniting their expertise to address some of the most pressing global challenges\u2014migration, climate change, and AI. Central to the event was a pitch competition, where participants presented innovative project ideas, all shaped by the guidance of experienced mentors.<\/p>\n

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In conversation: Science journalist Dr. Anna Carthaus and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) researcher Chika Ejikeugwu \/\/\/ Foto: Mo W\u00fcstenhagen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What made ComLab#9 truly special was the deep, mutual learning experience. Journalists and scientists explored how to bridge the gap between complex research and accessible storytelling, tackling tough questions about misinformation, social media\u2019s impact, and the ethical responsibilities of both fields. Through panel discussions, workshops, and group projects, they shared not just their knowledge but their passions\u2014seeking to find new ways to communicate critical issues to the world.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Mo W\u00fcstenhagen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pitch Competition: Celebrating Creative Science Storytelling\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

At the heart of ComLab#9 was the exciting and highly anticipated pitch competition, where participants showcased their collaborative project ideas to an esteemed international jury of editors\u2014Sahana Ghosh (Nature India), Jens Rad\u00fc (Der Spiegel), and Heike Vowinkel (t-online). The jury was not only looking for strong ideas but for projects that stood out with their creativity, the originality of their topics, and the seamless blending of scientific expertise with captivating storytelling tailored to different audiences.<\/p>\n

In the end, three teams truly captured the jury’s attention with their innovative and heartfelt approaches. Awards were presented to:<\/p>\n