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Writer and broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE says she was thrilled to be offered an honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University for her “distinguished contribution” to increasing the understanding of science Read more…

As you’ve probably seen on social media, Nigel Praities has stepped down as chair and the EC has unanimously agreed that Shaun Lintern is the man for the challenging job Read more…

A highlight of the AGM was the unanimous vote to make Caroline Richmond, a long-standing member of the MJA, an honorary member. This is an occasional accolade awarded, for services Read more…

A damning investigation into sexual assaults and harassment in NHS trusts, by Ingrid Torjesen and Adele Waters, is one of several pieces by MJA members which have been shortlisted for Read more…

Canadian haematologist Nancy Olivieri has won the 2023 Sense About Science John Maddox Prize for standing up for science — for her work to highlight the importance of being open Read more…

It’s always a pleasure to welcome new members to the MJA — particularly when they are such great additions to the breadth and depth of our talent pool. Here are Read more…

Helen Puttick, a specialist reporter for The Times in Scotland, has won the 2023 Sarah Hughes Trust Prize for journalism that exposes misleading health information. The prize is awarded in Read more…

The MJA Awards made it onto Newsnight, with presenter Kirsty Wark celebrating David Grossman winning the Feature of the Year, Broadcast. Watch it here Click here for a full list Read more…

One of the MJA’s main aims is to encourage aspiring medical journalists. We know how hard it can be for newcomers to establish themselves. This is why we are launching Read more…