FORTHEM Workshop: Science and Research Communication (Online)
The FORTHEM Academy for Early-Stage Researchers (A4ESR) is organizing on November 20, 2024 (10:00 – 13:00 CET) the online workshop: Science and Research Communication: How to Communicate to the Public 1.
MA, PhD students, Post-Docs up to 8 years after completing the PhD and other researchers from the FORTHEM Alliance universities but also from other organizations interested in enhancing their science communication skills or who want to learn how to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, from the general public to policymakers, are invited to participate.
During this workshop you will explore key techniques in science communication and gain practical strategies for engaging non-specialist audiences, improving public understanding and making your research accessible and impactful.
Schedule:
10:00 Welcome and warm up
10:15 Introduction: COALESCE project and Academy, aims for the workshop. Alessandra Fornetti – Venice International University & COALESCE
10:30 Public Engagement: Understanding the Researcher’s role. Alessandra Fornetti & Ilda Mannino – Venice International University & COALESCE
11:00 Break
11:10 From theory to practice: understanding audiences. Emma Weitkamp – University of the West of England Bristol & COALESCE
11:40 General Discussion
12:00 From theory to practice: TIPS for Quality Scicomm. Alessandra Fornetti, Ilda Mannino, Emma Weitkamp & Isabel Mendoza, COALESCE
13:00 Closing and feedback session
Registration deadline: 12 November 2024
Registration link: https://encuestas.uv.es/index.php/965654?lang=en
The confirmation of your participation and the meeting link will be sent to you at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.