Scientists wanted for NWO Bessensap 2013

NWO, the Association of science journalists in the Netherlands (VWN: de Vereniging van Wetenschapsjournalisten in Nederland) and the Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ: de Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten) jointly organise the yearly event 'Bessensap'.  The event brings together about 400 journalists, science communicators and researchers within the theme 'Science meets press'. Bessensap takes place on Monday 10 June 2013 in the Museon in The Hague. By the end of the programme the winners of the NWO Spinoza Prizes will be announced.

The programme consists of various presentations of scientists, a debate about science communication and network opportunities for journalists and science communicators.

Your research filmed
NWO is looking for researchers with a good idea for a short film/animation (max. 5 minutes) about a research result, a research method or research equipment. Pitch your idea – on video – in max. 60 seconds. All film ideas will be put online and spread via social media, available for a large audience. Everyone – scientists, journalists, students etc. – will vote for the best idea. The top five will be able to make the film with a professional team selected by NWO and present the film on Bessensap.

The deadline is Monday 4 March. You can use the following link to the NWO website for uploading your video. On this link you will find further information as well.

Presentation about research results

Researchers can also submit a proposal for a presentation on Bessensap: a traditional presentation or a masterclass presentation. For more information, please see the Dutch FOM website and on the NWO website. The deadline is Monday 4 March.

More information
For more information about Bessensap or for registration, see the following links (available in Dutch only):
Bessensap 2013
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