Start the Dialogue, Open Up Science! Introduction to Science Communication and Public Engagement
Openness, transparency and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences inside and outside academia are key competences in 21st century research and innovation. Transferrable skills in the areas of science communication and public engagement are increasingly relevant for academic and non-academic career paths, as well as for the acquisition of national and international funding.
The interdisciplinary and interactive training of this workshop invites early career researchers to gain practical skills in science communication and public engagement. The course 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.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will
- learn about current developments in science communication 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 stakeholder
Workshop topics
Current Trends in Science Communication
- From Deficit to Dialogue – Trends in Science Communication
- Current Developments in National and International SciCom Policies:
What has changed? What is expected today? - Funding Scenarios: Can Science Communication “open the door” to Funding?
How do I plan a Communication Strategy?
- Purpose, People, Process
What do I want to achieve? Whom do I want to reach? - Tools, Formats, Channels
Which tools, formats, channels exist -and how do I select the right ones?
Let’s get Practical!
- Dos and Dont’s of good Science Communication
- Best Practice Examples of Communicating Research
Trainer
Dr. Annette Klinkert is an internationally experienced workshop facilitator, trainer and science communicator. Since 2012 she is CEO of city2science (www.city2science.de), a German company developing innovative communication approaches connecting scientific institutions with urban and regional development strategies. Since 2016, Annette Klinkert is the Executive Director of the European Science Engagement Association EUSEA, an international network of more than 120 science organisations, science festivals, foundations and public institutions.
Esther Rüßler, M.A. supports the team of the city2science GmbH as project manager since 2014. After studying dramatics at Mainz University and Université de Nanterre (Paris), she is responsible for the concept development and implementation of local and regional science communication formats.
Application
Since the number of participants for this workshop is limited, we ask you to provide information about your connection to the Universität Regensburg and a short paragraph about your motivation for the course when registering. The registration form, in which you can simply enter this information, can be found on GRIPS and can also be deposited there.
Application via GRIPS until 11.01.2022 (deadline extended!)
Veranstaltungsort
Thu 13.01., 13:00-17:00 Uhr & Fri 14.01.2022, 9:00-12:00, online
Application via Grips until 11.01.2022 (deadline extended).
Informationen/Kontakt
Zentrum zur Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses WIN
Center for Graduate and Postgraduate Researchers
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