Journalist Karen Dodoo Antwi of Bullet TV has been selected as one of 10 Ghanaian journalists to participate in a specialised Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) training programme at Imperial College London in 2026.
Her selection follows a competitive nationwide process under the UK–Ghana Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) Media Capacity Programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening science journalism and enhancing the public’s understanding of research and innovation.
The London-based training builds on a prior intensive capacity-building workshop held in Ghana, where more than 20 journalists and content creators were trained in key areas of science communication.
The programme, supported by the British High Commission in Accra in partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the Ghana National Research Fund, focused on research verification, interview techniques, multimedia storytelling, ethics, and field-based reporting.
The initiative forms part of the broader UK–Ghana ST&I Strategy (2023–2028), which recognises the media as a vital link between scientific research and society.
Experts involved in the programme note that while Ghana continues to make strides in areas such as agriculture, climate adaptation, and public health, the impact of such progress depends largely on effective communication to the public.
Top-performing participants from the Ghana-based training are selected for the London programme, where they gain exposure to world-class researchers, cutting-edge laboratories, and global best practices in science communication at Imperial College London.
Karen Antwi’s selection underscores her growing influence in development-focused journalism in Ghana.
Her participation is expected to enhance her ability to deliver impactful, evidence-based reporting on science, innovation, and policy, while helping to bridge the gap between research and everyday life.
