Training on science communication 2026
01/13/2026This year, the Press Office is once again offering a series of training courses for researchers who want to become more professional in science communication - here are all the courses and dates.
Science needs a strong voice - the Press Office and Professional Development therefore support researchers with a further education programme on science communication. The programme comprises five courses, one in English, and is aimed at doctoral students, post-docs and professors. Secure one of the places now - multiple registrations are possible!
You can register for these training courses
1) Catch-up date from 2025: Science communication in funding applications (only in German)
Science communication is playing an increasingly important role for researchers when it comes to acquiring third-party funding. In this seminar with Kim Otto, you will learn how to effectively plan, implement and evaluate communication strategies from the outset.
Speaker: Prof. Dr Kim Otto, Professor of Business Journalism and Business Communication at JMU
Date: full-day seminar on 21 January 2026
2) Social Media Workshop (only in German)
Do you want to use social media to make your research accessible to the general public? In the workshop with online expert Christoph Seidl, you will learn how to communicate with your target group on LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky & Co. and how to professionally plan and produce high-quality content. You will also gain a valuable overview of suitable channels and formats and learn what makes a professional social media strategy.
Speaker: Christoph Seidl, journalist and social media professional
Date: full-day seminar on 29 January 2026
3. Camera and interview training (only in German)
Would you like to appear confident and convincing in front of the camera? In this seminar with Kim Otto, you will learn how to present complex research content clearly and confidently. In a protected environment and with professional equipment, you will practise appearing in front of the camera and gain confidence in your language, voice, gestures and facial expressions.
Speaker: Prof. Dr Kim Otto, Professor of Business Journalism and Business Communication at JMU
Date: full-day seminar on 6 May 2026
4) Fundamentals of Science Communication (in English)
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.
Speaker: Caroline Mayer, journalist and communication expert
Date: full-day seminar on 21 May 2026
5) Basic seminar: Science communication in the mass media (only in German)
Would you like to communicate your research to a wider audience? In this seminar, you will learn the basics of successful science communication in the mass media. Communications professional Kim Otto will give you an insight into journalistic practice and various communication formats. Together you will practise formulating your specialist knowledge concisely with the help of key messages and communicating it effectively.
Speaker: Prof. Dr Kim Otto, Professor of Business Journalism and Business Communication at JMU
Date: full-day seminar on 8 July 2026
6. Science communication in funding applications
Science communication is increasingly playing an important role for researchers when applying for third-party funding. In this seminar with Kim Otto, you will learn how to effectively plan, implement and evaluate communication strategies from the outset.
Speaker: Prof. Dr Kim Otto, Professor of Business Journalism and Business Communication at JMU
Date: full-day seminar on 11 November 2026
Additional offer: Funding pot and Communicator Award
A funding pot and a prize for science communication will also be offered again in 2026. Researchers planning innovative communication formats can receive up to 1,000 euros from the funding pot to realise their project.
The JMU Communicator Award honours outstanding achievements by researchers for their commitment to strengthening the dialogue between science and society with 2,000 euros. Take this opportunity to make your research visible!
Contact
Sebastian Hofmann, Editor for science communication in the press office, wisskomm@uni-wuerzburg.de
