Twitter is proving to be a powerful tool for many MJA members, and for the organisation itself — our newest sponsor, the NHS Confederation, heard about us as a result Read more…
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A number of terms are used for visualising data, for example, infographics and data journalism, but whatever you call it, there is no doubt that this emerging field is growing Read more…
Now we no longer produce a quarterly newsletter, we will provide updates on new members here on the website. Please welcome: Sharon Barbour After growing up in New Zealand – I Read more…
Professor Douglas Chamberlain, CBE, KSG, the world famous British cardiologist who founded the first paramedic unit in Europe in 1971 revolutionising pre-hospital clinical care, will be the inaugural presenter of Read more…
The Executive Committee is delighted to announce that Sallie Robins has been appointed to the newly created role of administrator of the MJA. Some members will already know Sallie through her work Read more…
Entries are now open for the Guild of Health Writers’ 2016 Awards and a chance to win £750. The awards will be made for work published in print or online between March 1, 2014 Read more…
What counts as cosmetic when it comes to ‘cosmetic’ procedures? Independent charity the Nuffield Council on Bioethics is setting up a working group looking at the complex ethical issues surrounding cosmetic procedures and Read more…
Nominations are open for the 2015 John Maddox Prize which recognises an individual who has promoted sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest — often in the face of Read more…
After many years of dedicated service to the MJA, our honorary secretary Philippa Pigache, has decided she would like to reduce her workload. MJA chair, Lawrence McGinty says: “I’m sure Read more…
Proposed changes to the Civil Service Code will effectively gag any publicly funded health scientists and clinicians. Chair, Dr Lawrence McGinty has written this letter of protest to Francis Maude, the minister Read more…
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