Ten Ghanaian journalists have been selected for a knowledge exchange visit to the United Kingdom following a week-long fellowship designed to strengthen science, technology, and innovation reporting in Ghana.
The announcement was made on Friday at a ceremony held at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Accra to mark the close of the 2026 the UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technologies (UK MEET) Fellowship.
The ten journalists emerged from a cohort of 29 media professionals who participated in the programme, which equipped them with skills to investigate scientific claims, understand emerging technologies, and translate complex research into accessible public stories.
British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Rogg commended the selected fellows for their performance during the competitive selection process. He noted that previous editions of the fellowship had already driven policy interest on critical issues like microplastics and biodegradable materials.
“Science journalism should not be treated merely as a specialist field, but as a public service that enables citizens to understand complex issues, assess evidence, and participate in discussions that affect their lives,” Dr. Rogg said.
The Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, urged journalists to bridge the gap between scientific research and the public by addressing questions of safety, ethics, and affordability while spotlighting local research.
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communication, Professor Eric Opoku Mensah, emphasized the responsibility of media professionals to scrutinize scientific claims without exaggeration, ensuring laboratory discoveries become meaningful to everyday citizens.
Madam Rebecca Ekpe, Vice-President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), added that the true impact of the fellowship would ultimately be measured by the quality and relevance of the stories produced in newsrooms.
The fellowship was implemented by Imperial Global Ghana in collaboration with the British High Commission, Ghanaian ministries, and researchers.
By Theresa Kpordzo//Newswatchgh.com
