Equipping Researchers with Skills, Strategies and Confidence for Science Communication

About

It is essential to make researchers more aware of the importance of public science communication and engagement, especially since these activities are increasingly demanded by research funders and policymakers as a pathway towards societal impact of research. But, to be effective public communicators, researchers need training to equip them with the key competencies and the confidence to communicate strategically using a wide range of tools and channels, and evaluating impact along the way.

Course leader

Alessandra Fornetti, Venice International University (Scientific Coordinator) Ilda Mannino, Venice International University (Scientific Coordinator) Marina Joubert, Stellenbosch University Lars Guenther, Ludwig- Maximillians-Universität (LMU) Julia Serong, Ludwig-Maximillians-Universität (LMU) Monica Déchène, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Marco Bettiol, University of Padua Elenora Di Maria, University of Padua

Target group

The School is designed for researchers and graduate students from all research disciplines across Natural and Social sciences, Engineering and Humanities.

Course aim

This Spring School gives practical skills and tools of communication to the Graduate Students, who will be involved in lectures, exercises, simulations, discussions, case studies, and site visits. The participants will acquire practical skills for pro-active and strategic research communication.

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