Ivy Setordjie, a seasoned Ghanaian journalist with over two decades of experience producing compelling feature stories on climate change, environmental issues, and science-related reporting, has been selected for a highly competitive international training programme at Imperial College London in 2026.

Setordjie is part of a select group of 15 journalists from Ghana and Nigeria chosen under the UK–Ghana Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Media Capacity Programme, an initiative designed to strengthen the media’s role in translating complex scientific research into accessible, impactful public knowledge.

Her selection comes at a time when the demand for credible, evidence-based reporting is becoming increasingly critical, particularly in areas such as climate change, public health, and technological innovation. The programme recognises that without strong science communication, even the most groundbreaking research risks remaining disconnected from the people it is meant to serve.

The London-based training follows an intensive capacity-building phase held in Ghana, where journalists were equipped with practical skills in research verification, ethical reporting, multimedia storytelling, and effective interviewing. That phase, supported by the British High Commission in Accra in collaboration with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the Ghana National Research Fund, laid the foundation for a more informed and responsible media landscape.

Only top-performing participants from that stage advanced to the international segment at Imperial College London, where they will engage directly with leading researchers, explore cutting-edge laboratories, and examine global best practices in science communication.

The initiative is anchored in the broader UK–Ghana ST&I Strategy (2023–2028), which positions the media as a critical bridge between scientific discovery and societal development. Experts involved in the programme emphasise that Ghana’s progress in sectors such as agriculture and health will have a meaningful impact only if it is effectively communicated to the public.

Setordjie’s inclusion in the programme reflects not only her professional growth but also a broader shift in journalism, one that prioritises accuracy, depth, and public relevance over sensationalism. Her participation is expected to strengthen her capacity to produce insightful, evidence-based stories that inform policy discussions and empower communities.

Ms Setordjie is attending the event with eight other Ghanaian journalists and four others from Nigeria. The nine Ghanaian journalists are Karen Antwi of Bullet TV, Christian Yalley, TV3, Abigail Authur of Citi News, Timothy Ngnenbe, Daily Graphic, Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu, The Climate Insight, and James Amoh Jnr. of the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Linda Naa Aryeetey also of GNA and Doreen Ampofo, GBC Radio and TV.

As global challenges grow more complex, initiatives like this signal a clear recognition: the future of development depends not only on innovation itself, but on how well its story is told.