A Development Director at the British High Commission in Accra, Richard Sandall, has urged journalists in Ghana to strive for excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) reportage, knowing that their work has the power to shape the future.
He emphasized that, the UK is a Science, Technology, and Innovation superpower which underpins the country’s ambitions both at home and abroad.
Research has revealed that most people don’t read many scientific papers as they are published or attend learned symposia.
There is often a big barrier between what scientists know, and getting that information to the people who can use it – decision makers, businesses, activists or teachers.
He added that society needs journalists to educate the world on Science, Technology and Innovation related issues and it benefits in our day to day activities as a people as Artificial Intelligence has become part of human life.
About 20 journalists with a shared commitment to enhance their capabilities in STI reportage have been selected from about a dozen media houses to take part in the 4-day workshop.
Richard Sandall tasked the journalist not just report on scientific and technological breakthroughs but also translates the significance and impact for the broader public.
