Introduction to Science Communication and Public Engagement - online

The Berlin University Alliance (BUA) is an alliance of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Together, they are pursuing the goal of creating and shaping an integrated research space in Berlin. This alliance aims to establish Berlin as a leading international science location. All workshops and events offered by the Graduate Studies Support Program are funded by the BUA and therefore free of charge.

Participation

Doctoral researchers (all disciplines) of the Berlin University Alliance.

Before booking a workshop, please make sure that you can attend for the entire duration. Please check our terms and conditions.

Objectives

The interdisciplinary and interactive training invites early career researchers to gain practical skills in science communication and public engagement. The workshop will empower researchers via a mix of input, reflections and practical sessions. A major goal of the training will be to enable participants to develop a communication plan related to their individual research topic and to communicate their key messages to diverse audiences in a clear and effective way.

Content

Participants will 

• learn about current developments in science communication and public engagement
• identifiy potential target groups of their research
• learn how to plan strategic communication and engagement activities related to their research topic
• develop skills and get to know concrete tools for clearly communicating their research to target audiences and potential stakeholders

Further Information

Postdocs are welcome to participate if spots are available.