EMWA News
Freelance Business Forum - Berlin 2022
The Freelance Business Forum is back in business!
Read MoreWinner of the Geoff Hall Scholarship 2022
Sampoorna Rappaz is the 2022 winner of the Geoff Hall Scholarship.
Read MoreNew workshop for EMWA 53rd conference in Berlin
Graphical abstracts and their role in delivering clear medical communication.
Read MoreThe EMWA conference is in full swing
Delegates from Europe and beyond are enjoying the 53rd EMWA conference in Berlin.
Read MoreArticle of interest to Medical Writers: Putting plain language summaries into perspective
The EMWA MedComm SIG would like to draw your attention to a recent article.
Read MoreSustainable Communications
The latest issue of Medical Writing is now available on our website.
Read MoreCall for new members of the Education Committee
The deadline is Wednesday 14 April.
Read MoreNews of interest to Medical Writers: Predatory Publishing articles
The MedComm SIG is pleased to share these updates.
Read MoreDemystifying pharmacovigilance writing for new and aspiring medical writers
GIMW and PV SIG joint Meet and Share on Thursday, 9 June 2022, at 2 pm (CET).
Read MoreEMWA MEMBERSHIP HARDSHIP FUND
Would you like to remain or become an EMWA member again but are unable to because of financial difficulties and facing challenging times? If so, EMWA would like to provide some assistance.
Read MoreNews of interest to Medical Writers: Preprints
The ICMJE has updated its recommendations for reporting biomedical research to include a new section on preprints.
Read MoreEMWA Elections 2022
Have you cast your vote yet? Voting closes at midnight on Saturday 12 March 2022!
Read MoreJoint Position Statement on Predatory Journals - new translation available
The Joint Position Statement complements several other sets of guidelines that have helped define the characteristics of a predatory journal.
Read More2nd PV SIG Meet&Share on Monday 28th March
Post Brexit – Implications for Pharmacovigilance.
Read MoreEMWA's Finance Committee is looking for new members!
If you have a head for figures, we would love to hear from you!
Read MoreCommunicating with the Public SIG
The new webpage for the CwP SIG is online.
Read MoreCall for abstracts for the next EMWA Conference extended to 28 February!
The Scientific Organising Committee invite abstract submissions for the 53rd Annual EMWA Conference.
Read MoreNew EMWA Head Office Address
Registered office now in St Albans, UK.
Read MoreReminder: EMWA GIMW Meet & Share on 3 Feb 2022
Open Meet & Share on the use of LinkedIn and other social media platforms to get into the medical writing industry.
Read MoreJournal announcement
The 4th issue of Medical Writing (MEW) for 2021 is now available on our website.
Read MoreWe need you for your EMWA Executive Committee!
We are looking for a Vice-President, Education Officer, and a Conference Director.
Read More10% discount for referring new members to EMWA
Did you know that existing EMWA members can receive a 10% discount off their next year’s EMWA subscription for referring a new member to EMWA?
Read MoreREMINDER: First PV SIG Meet&Share on 13 December 2021
“DSUR requirements other than ICH E2F – Be aware! (Impact of EU-CTR and other local requirements on DSURs)”
Read MoreAmbassador Programme News
The EMWA Ambassador Programme is continuing its efforts to reach out to new audiences to promote medical writing and EMWA.
Read MoreQuick update on the ongoing EMWA conference
We're at the end of the second week of the conference workshop programme.
Read MoreA report on the live hubs across Europe that are part of the current EMWA Conference
EMWA members enjoyed being in the presence of their friends and colleagues for the first time since the Malmo 2019 conference.
Read MoreIMPORTANT UPDATES ON THE NOVEMBER CONFERENCE
IMPORTANT UPDATES ON THE NOVEMBER CONFERENCE
Read MoreWebinar: An Overview of EU Pharmacovigilance
On Thursday, 28 October at 14:00 CEST.
Read MoreThe survey on predatory journals is still open
EMWA would like to hear from its members on this issue by the end of November.
Read MoreSponsored Symposium on the Virtual Conference Day
Join the Taylor&Francis New Publishing session from 4:20 PM - 4:50 PM (CET) on 5 November.
Read MoreNext MedComm-SIG Meet & Share sessions POSTPONED to 18 Nov 2021 at 5 pm CET (4 pm GMT)
This session will cover ethics in publishing.
Read MoreEMWA journal supports collective editorial calling for emergency action to limit global temperature increases
The EMWA journal Medical Writing, with the endorsement of the EMWA Executive Committee and the support of the Sustainability SIG (SUS-SIG), is declaring full support for this collective and concerted editorial.
Read MoreMedical Decision Making and Health Technology Assessment
The autumn edition of Medical Writing (MEW) is here.
Read MoreGetting into Medical Writing (GIMW) group
We are delighted to announce that we’ve taken the Getting into Medical Writing session (former Internship Forum) to another level with the recent formation of the GIMW group.
Read MoreUpdate on the November conference - including a hybrid day!
What can you look forward to at the autumn conference?
Read MoreWorld-leading pharma collaborates call for plain language summaries of peer-reviewed medical journal articles
Open Pharma recommendations for Plain Language Summaries manuscript that will be published today in CMRO
Read MoreGreen Grass & Flowers for our Readers
How can medical writers thank the people who help to make the profession such an interesting and inspiring one?
Read MoreTranslations & Presentations of Joint Position Statement Advocating for Pre-Publication Review
AMWA, EMWA and ISMPP announce the availability of translations into Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish of their Joint Position Statement on Medical Publications, Preprints, and Peer Review.
Read MoreEMWA on Facebook
In light of a changing social media landscape, we have decided to disable the EMWA Facebook group.
Read MorePlans for the November 2021 EMWA conference
An exciting new concept to be launched in November 2021.
Read MoreThe latest recipient of the Nick Thompson Fellowship Award
Read this tribute to Phil Leventhal - and watch the newly created video about this award!
Read MoreEMWA’s contribution to sustainability
Check out EMWA’s ranking on the I Plant A Tree website.
Read MoreBulgarian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
Translation now available on the EMWA website.
Read MoreEMWA now offers Credly badges
Display your EMWA credentials as an electronic certificate on LinkedIn, your website and emails.
Read MoreGeoff Hall Scholarship 2021 launched
EMWA is now accepting entries for this year's essay competition for new medical writers.
Read MoreBeware of a phishing email
Scammers are purporting to be EMWA - be alert!
Read MoreWhat's on at the 51st EMWA Conference: 8 - 24 May 2021
Details of the workshops offered as part of the virtual conference.
Read MoreFriday, May 7, at the 51st EMWA Conference
The Expert Seminar Series and other sessions for attendees.
Read MoreToday at the EMWA Conference - May 6, 2021
9th EMWA Symposium, Clinical Trials - New Trends, Freelance Business Forum and Yoga.
Read MoreWhat's on today at the 51st EMWA Conference: 5 May 2021
Overview of today's programme.
Read MoreHave you updated your EMWA profile and preferences recently?
EMWA members need to actively opt-in to the new Member Directory.
Read MoreAMWA-EMWA-ISMPP Joint Position Statement on medical publications, preprints, and peer review
Medical research without adequate reviews, could damage public trust in medical science.
Read MoreScam EMWA e-mail - please be vigilant
We have been made aware of a scam email purporting to come from an EMWA officer or the EMWA conference.
Read More51st EMWA Conference - Registration for our virtual event is now open!
Book early to secure the workshop places of your choice!
Read MoreNext webinar on 18 March: The impact of COVID-19 on the content of clinical trial documentations: new requirements!
In early 2020, the US FDA and the EMA issued emergency guidance documents on how to manage clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will discuss these new requirements.
Read MoreVoting for the 2021/22 EMWA Executive Committee closes at midnight, 13 March!
All candidate statements are in and we need you to vote for your next Vice President, Treasurer, Honorary Secretary and PR Officer.
Read MoreNews of interest to medical writers: penalties for missing study results
How will national regulators in Europe impose fines for missing clinical trial results?
Read MoreNew EMWA Conference Video
In May 2021, EMWA will be holding a virtual conference like the one last November. Get a taste of what this unique online learning experience is like in this short video.
Read MoreDownload your 2021 EMWA member logo now
Increase your market value by showing your membership in a professional organisation.
Read MoreLatest edition of Medical Writing available online and in print
Volume 29, Issue 4 - Writing for Patients.
Read MoreInformation about the EMWA conference in Riga in May 2021
New details released.
Read MoreReminder: Call for Nominations to EMWA Executive Committee
Deadline of 15 January 2021 for four open positions.
Read MoreHungarian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Hungarian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now online.
Read MorePodcast of interest to medical writers: Predatory Publishing
Ed Harvey, co-Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Surgery about his experience of the unethical practice of Predatory Publishing in this podcast.
Read MoreSummary of session 3 of the 8th EMWA Symposium available
The Publication Plan's final meeting report released.
Read MoreSummary of session 2 of the 8th EMWA Symposium
The Publication Plan's Meeting Report - Part Two.
Read MoreSummary of session 1 of the 8th EMWA Symposium
The Publication Plan's Meeting Report - Part One.
Read MoreSerbian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Serbian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now online.
Read MoreThe deadline for registration is Wednesday 4 November
Make sure you register for EMWA's virtual conference on time!
Read MoreEMWA Symposium- 6th November
The annual symposium on 'Research Integrity' will take place virtually on Friday 6th November.
Read MoreVirtual ESS save the date
SAVE THE DATE and join us for EMWA’s virtual Expert Seminar Series (ESS) on Medical Communications on 1st December 2020.
Read MoreNew Web Editorial
Jack Aslanian's take on what happened at conferences of old.
Read MoreArmenian Translation of Joint Position Statement
The Armenian Translation of the Joint Position Statements on Predatory Journals - Now Online!
Read More50th Conference - Registration is now open!
Join us for the 50th EMWA conference held between 4th-19th November.
Read MoreVirtual ESS!
Come and join us for EMWA’s second virtual Expert Seminar Series (ESS) on medical devices
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar - 17th September 14.00 CEST
Our next webinar will be hosted on Thursday 17th September at 14.00 CEST.
Read MoreArabic Translations of Joint Position Statements
Arabic Translations of Joint Position Statements on the Role of Medical Writers and Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals - Now Online!
Read MoreDo you have what it takes to be a Medical Writer? The topic of this year's Geoff Hall Scholarship
The submission deadline for entries is 30 September 2020.
Read MoreThree new web editorials online
Looking for some diversion? Check out the EMWA web editorials page where you can read the latest additions.
Read MoreCatalan Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Catalan translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is now online!
Read MoreVeterinary SIG virtual meeting
We would like to invite you to the first-ever virtual social meeting of the vetSIG on Thursday, 30 July 2020, at 5 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Read MoreThe EMWA member logo is now available
Feel free to use it on your website, on social media, and in your email signature!
Read MoreGeoff Hall Scholarships - winners and details of this year's contest
The Geoff Hall Scholarships are given in honour of a former President of EMWA.
Read MoreTransatlantic collaboration of medical writing organisations in the struggle against predatory publishing
Predatory publishing is a global threat to research integrity and science.
Read MoreFrench Translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers
The French translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is now online!
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar
Our next webinar will be hosted on Thursday 16th July at 14.00 CEST.
Read MoreWhy do authors publish in predatory journals?
Article recommended by the EMWA Medical Communications SIG.
Read MoreScam e-mail warning
We have been made aware of a scam email purporting to come from EMWA / EMWA officers.
Read MorePolish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers
The Polish translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is now online!
Read MoreSpanish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Spanish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now online!
Read MoreEMWA’s first virtual Expert Seminar Series (ESS)
See what happened at the ESS thanks to this infographic.
Read MoreUpcoming Webinars!
We hope you can join us for two upcoming webinars.
Read More#EMWATogetherApart
In June EMWA launches the #EMWATogetherApart Initiative on our EMWA Social Media Channels.
Read MoreArticles of interest to medical writers on scientific publishing
Will the pandemic permanently alter scientific publishing? Focus on COVID-19 retracted papers.
Read MoreEMWA goes virtual!
We are very happy to inform you that the registration for EMWA’s first virtual Expert Seminar Series (ESS) is now open!
Read MoreEMWA Conference Announcement
We are sorry to inform you that we will not hold a face-to-face conference in London in November.
Read MoreWebinar: The Rise of Coronavirus Diseases
Join us on Thursday 21st May 2020, 14:00 CEST for this timely webinar!
Read MoreGreek Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Greek Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now available on the website.
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