European Guide to Science Journalism training - Austria

SCIMEDIA – UNIVERSITÄTSLEHRGANG FÜR WISSENSCHAFTSKOMMUNIKATION

SCIMEDIA – UNIVERSITY COURSE FOR SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

Type of training:
Postgraduate University Course in Science Communications
Website:
www.scimedia.at

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Markus Arnold

E-mail:
Markus.arnold@uni-klu.ac.at or scimedia@iff.ac.at

Phone:
+ 43 1 522 4000 / 524

Address:
Institute of Science Communication and Higher Education
Research, University of Klagenfurt: Vienna Location, IFF
Schottenfeldgasse 29, A-1070 Vienna, Austria

Language of training:
German

TARGET / PUBLIC

This is a three semester course. It is targeted at persons who want to work in PR or science journalism in order to communicate science to the public. This course aims to further expand the knowledge and skills of those who already have relevant work experience in the field of science and communication.

PRESENTATION AND CONTENT OF THE TRAINING

The programme provides a strong theoretical background as well as the practical skills necessary for effective science communication. Lecture topics include ethics in the media, producing texts on science, narratives & statistics, science and the internet and radio, public perception of science and professional media work for institutions.
There are roughly 20 lecturers teaching this postgraduate university course who come from a range of different backgrounds. While some are specialised in Public Relations or Science Journalism, others work in science research or at research institutes. Guest lectures also form a substantial part of the programme with professors coming from both Austria and abroad. Each semester students have to complete 33 weekly
hours.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Period:
The course does not run every year. Please check with Scimedia for details of the next course.

Place:
Vienna, Austria

Tuition Fee:
Approx. € 4500 per course

Possibility of scholarship:
The programme cost is at a subsidised rate.

Admission/Registration
Written application. Undergraduate university degree in any subject.

Conditions:

Number of participants:
16 students

Deadline for registration: n/a

Other:
During the week, classes do not start before 17:30, which allows students to work at the same time. An internship is also included in the study programme.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SciCo Verein Wissenschaftskommunikation (Association of Science Communication) The SciCo Society aims to build a network of science communication and information exchange.
Activities include discussions, excursions and regular networking events.
Website:
www.scimedia.at/index.php?id=82
Email: SciCo@gmx.at

Klub der Österreichischen Bildungs- und Wissenschaftsjournalisten (Association of the Austrian
Education and Science Journalists)
Established in 1971, the association aims to further promote science in the media. The website informs visitors of job vacancies, further training opportunities and events.
Website: www.wissenschaftsjournalisten.at/doku.php?id=news:klub-news_und_termine
Email: klub@aon.at

Course in journalistic writing for scientists and researchers
Populär und doch korrekt: Journalistisches Schreiben für Wissenschafter/innen is a seminar teaching research assistants at the University of Vienna how to communicate their knowledge to a broader public. It is significant that there is growing attention paid to training researchers in science
communication. Although it is essentially targeted for researchers, it is open for students in the limit of
places available. The seminar was held in 2008 for the first time and will be offered again in the future,
according to interest.
Website:
www.boku.ac.at/journalistisches_schreiben.html

There are a number of other universities offering various programmes in journalism, media and communications in Austria. They occasionally offer classes related to communication in health, medicine, technology and other fields of science. Although students in Austria would normally further specialise during traineeships or in their jobs, information regarding these general degrees can be found here:

Universität Wien,
Institut für Publizistik und Kommunikationswissenschaften
www.univie.ac.at/Publizistik

Universität Klagenfurt,
Institut für Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften
www.uni-klu.ac.at/mk

Universität Salzburg
Institut für Publizistik und Kommunikationswissenschaften
www.kowi.sbg.ac.at

Fachhochschule Wien
www.fh-wien.ac.at/lehre
Email: service-center@fh-wien.ac.at

Fachhochschule Joanneum
www.fh-joanneum.at

Donau-Universität Krems
Internationales Journalismus Zentrum -IJZ
www.donau-uni.ac.at/de/studium/gesundheitsjournalismus
Email: ijz@donau-uni.ac.at

Universität Graz
www.kfunigraz.ac.at

Kuratorium für Journalistenausbildung
www.kfj.at
Email: office@kfj.at

OÖ Journalistenakademie,
www.journalistenakademie.at
Email: office@journalistenakademie.at

Katholische Medien Akademie – KMA
www.kma.at/frameset_home.htm
Email: office@kma.at

European Guide Scientific Training:

Edition Autumn 2008

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