Fundamentals of Science Communication (in English)

Series of Events

Since 2025, the University of Würzburg’s Press and Public Relations Office has been offering a series of training courses for researchers who wish to improve their skills in science communication. The programme comprises five courses and is aimed at PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and professors.

About the Event

In this course with journalist Caroline Mayer, you will learn the fundamentals of successful science communication and will start developing your own communication strategy. You will gain insights into journalistic practice, discover various communication formats and communications channels, and will find out how you can make your communication more understandable.

Agenda

How you can benefit from science communication:

• Actors and roles in Science Communication
• Working with the media: journalistic practice
• Crafting and delivering clear and concise key messages
• Effective Storytelling – how to turn your research into a compelling story
• Best practice examples
• Tips on how to get started

Participation

Registration for the event is required and can be completed using the registration form.

Further information on science communication at the University of Würzburg and an overview of the services available can be found on the Science Communication website.