Introduction to Science Communication and Public Engagement

Before booking a workshop, please make sure that you can attend for the entire duration.

Participation

For doctoral candidates of all disciplines.

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

If there are free spots, we also allow postdocs to participate.