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EMWA 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.
Read MoreArmenian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers in the Preparation of Manuscripts for Publication
The Armenian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is now on the website.
Read MoreAn update on the ICMJE recommendations
Webinar open to EMWA members and non-members alike.
Read MoreChanges to EMWA's Freelance Directory
New features for freelancers to optimise their online profile to obtain new clients.
Read MoreCall for New EPDC Member - Closing Date 27th April
We are looking for a new EPDC member to support our work on the workshops for the EMWA Professional Development Programme (EPDP).
Read MoreWebinar: Lifestyle Choices for Medical Writers
Our next webinar will be on Thursday 23rd of April at 14:00 CET.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and EMWA
How you can stay active with EMWA in these challenging times - includes details of a bonus webinar in April.
Read MorePolish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Polish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now available on the website.
Read MoreTwo new web editorials
How can you write when you don't have time? And how can you use social media more smartly?
Read MoreEMWA 2020 Elections
All candidate statements are in and we need you to vote for your next Vice President, Education Officer and Conference Director.
Read MoreBELs exam on 4 May in Prague cancelled
The Board of Editors in Life Sciences (BELs) has been informed about the cancellation of the EMWA conference in Prague. They have now cancelled registration for the exam that was planned for 4 May.
Read MoreEMWA May Conference in Prague and COVID-19
Conference cancellation announcement.
Read MoreSwedish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Swedish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now available on the website.
Read MoreREMINDER: Do you have any photographs or memorabilia from previous conferences?
Help us to celebrate our history in 2020!
Read MoreWebinar on managing safety concerns in DSURs, PBRERs and RMPs
Please join us on Thursday 5th March 2020, 14:00 CET for this webinar for EMWA members.
Read MoreWebinar: the obstacles to data transparency and how to overcome them
Our next webinar will be on Thursday 2nd of April at 14:00 CET.
Read MoreExpanded EndNote X9 discount for EMWA members!
EMWA members from inside and outside the EU can receive a 20% discount on all EndNote single licenses.
Read MoreSocial media buttons online
It is now easier than ever to share EMWA pages with your family, friends and followers.
Read MoreREMINDER: Could you be a candidate for the next EMWA Executive Committee?
We welcome applications from EMWA members who meet the eligibility criteria for the positions of Vice-President, Education Officer and Conference Director.
Read MoreWebinar on 6th February 2020
Having a great LinkedIn profile is absolutely critical if you’re going to stand out from other medical writers!
Read MoreJoint Position Statement on Predatory Journals - latest translation now online
We are proud to announce the posting of the JPS translation in Dutch.
Read MoreRegulatory Public Disclosure SIG update
The EMWA Regulatory Public Disclosure Special Interest Group (RPD SIG) page on the EMWA website has been updated.
Read More50th EMWA Conference Programme Preview
A programme preview is now online.
Read MoreCall for Abstracts
Posters based on accepted abstracts will be displayed at the 50th annual EMWA conference in Prague.
Read MoreScam e-mail alert
We have been made aware of a scam email requesting payment for unpaid membership.
Read MoreThe latest issue of Medical Writing is now online
This issue is on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Health.
Read MoreGreat topic – shame about the slides!
Our next webinar will take place on 9th January 2020, at 14:00 CET.
Read MoreJoint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), the European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) and the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) recognize the challenges to scientific publishing being posed by predatory journals and their publishers, which employ practices undermining the quality, integrity and reliability of published scientific research.
Read MoreLatest EMWA member offer: 10% registration discount from ISMPP
ISMPP is offering a 10% registration discount to EMWA members for its 2020 European Meeting.
Read MoreDecember's webinar. Personal experience transitioning from Pharma to Medical Devices
Our next webinar will take place on 20th December 2019, at 14:00 CET.
Read MoreNews of interest to medical writers: Good Publication Practice (GPP)
Development of the GPP4 guidelines is now underway.
Read MoreEMWA collaboration with the German Scholar Organization
An interview focused on careers in medical writing and the role of EMWA in supporting scientists interested in the field.
Read MoreGerman Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
German JPS Statement now published.
Read MoreMedical Communications Special Interest Group (SIG): update
The group met on the fringes of the recent EMWA conference. Several documents are now available to download.
Read MoreLatest EMWA member offer: discounts on books and publication fees!
Great offers from Dove Medical Press Limited and Taylor & Francis.
Read MoreThe 49th EMWA Conference Report
Read what the 238 EMWA delegates got up to in Sweden.
Read MorePortuguese Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
Portuguese JPS Statement now published.
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