Wissenschaftspressekonferenz (WPK)

"WPK is the largest association of science journalists in Germany. We have a growing membership of over 260 freelance and salaried colleagues working for the leading media in the country. Membership is restricted to science journalists, although we have a very supportive circle of friends in press offices, at universities and in other organisations. The association’s mission is to promote quality science journalism and encourage dialogue between science, business, policymakers and the public. To this end, we run or co-run many different activities both for our members and for those interested in promoting good science journalism, such as 'WISSENSWERTE,' a major annual conference on science journalism which brings together science journalists, researchers and science organisations for three days of panel discussions, lectures, workshops and ideas-sharing. Through our Innovation Fund, which helps to kick-start und reinforce forward-looking projects, we play an active role in promoting innovative journalistic ideas by providing funding and support."