About the network
The VWN emerged from the Science Journalism Section of the NVJ, the Dutch Association of Journalists. In 1985, the section continued as an independent Association of Science Journalists in the Netherlands.
Many members, especially freelancers, were not only involved in independent science journalism, but also in business journalism, information and other forms of public communication.
That is why the name and objectives were changed in 2013, and the VWN is now the Association for Science Journalism and Communication, but with special attention to independent science journalism.
Projects
The Association organises events for its members, including debates, workshops, museum tours and drinks meet-ups.
Contact
Website: https://www.vwn.nu/homeName: Anne van Kessel - president
Email: voorzitter@vwn.nu
Network details
Size: 100+ members
Founded: 1985
Geographical focus: National
Type of members: Freelancers
Legal entity: Yes
Open to new members: Yes
Subjects
- Climate
- Health
- Migration
- Organized crime
- Politics / policy / democracy
- Social issues
- all other sciences
Countries
- Netherlands
Skills
- Community outreach / audience development
- Data analysis / vizualisation
- Digital formats / multimedia production / interactive journalism
- Event organisation
- Investigative journalism
- Social media / marketing
- Training
Support/join our network
- Join as new members
