DATE:
20 September 2016
TIME:
09h30 to 16h30
VENUE:
WITS UNIVERSITY, Johannesburg – Exact location to be announced later.
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 09h30 to 10h00 | Arrival and registration |
| 10h00 to 10h10 | Welcome and overview of the programme Mandi Smallhorne (President: SASJA) |
| 10h10 to 11h00 | The bigger picture: why write about biodiversity? John Yeld & Mandi Smallhorne |
| 11h00 to 11h15 | Break |
| 11h15 to 12h00 | Making stories out of issues John Yeld & Mandi Smallhorne |
| 12h00 to 13h00 | Practical exercise |
| 13h00 to 13h45 | Lunch |
| 13h45 to 15h30 | Working with the science of biodiversity Scientists from Gauteng’s universities and relevant NGOs will give some news and story ideas |
| 15h30 to 15h45 | Break |
| 15h45 to 16h30 | Brainstorming story ideas and implementation of the mentoring programme John Yeld and Mandi Smallhorne |
The workshop is free of charge , BUT bookings are essential. Bookings will close on 17 September 2016 at 12h00.
A small financial assistance is available to participants outside of the JHB Metropolitan, on application (apply to administrator@sasja.co.za)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Participants must produce a story on the subject within 14 days after the workshop. Free evaluation of your piece will be given
