About the Workshop

Openness, transparency and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences inside and outside academia are key competences in research and innovation. Transferrable skills in the areas of science communication and public engagement are increasingly relevant for academic and nonacademic career paths, as well as for the acquisition of national and international funding. The workshop will introduce science communication and public engagement as collaborative ways to transfer research knowledge to society and to engage members of the public with the design, conduct and dissemination of research. The interactive workshop invites early career researchers to gain practical skills in science communication and public engagement.

Topics covered in the workshop include:

• basic understandings of research with and for society,
• reflecting roles and responsibilities of researchers,
• from information to collaboration: ways to engage multiple publics with research,
• developing concepts and first strategies for your research projects,
• discussing benefits and challenges associated with science communication.

Learning outcomes:

Participants will

• learn about current developments in science communication and public engagement,
• identify 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.