Effective Science Communication Course
Course schedule
| Dates | Start time | End time | Location | Coordinator | registrations app/max |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, 31 May and 19 Juni 2024 | 09:30 | 17:00 | Juliane Teapal | 9 / 12 | Registration ended at 30/05/2024 | ||
| 23 October, 24 October and 18 November 2024 | 09:30 | 17:00 | Juliane Teapal | 7 / 12 | Course is fully booked | ||
| 12, 13 May and 4 Juni 2025 | 09:00 | 17:00 | tba | Juliane Teapal | 1 / 12 | Apply |
Course description
Are you an early career scientist or PhD student interested in improving your ability to communicate your research to a wider audience? The Effective Science Communication Course will provide you with valuable skills to effectively share your findings with the general public and media.
- 👉 Why Effective Science Communication is Important
- 👀 Increase the visibility of your research
- 💰 Potentially attract funding opportunities
- 🤝 Expand your professional network
- 🌍 Help implement your research findings in society
General Information
| Target Group: | PhD candidates, postdocs and scientific staff |
| Group size: | Minimum 10 and maximum 12 participants |
| Course duration: | Three separate full days. Being present at all three days is obligatory! |
| Language: | English |
| Credit points: | 1.0 ECTS |
| Self-study hours: | |
| Name lecturer: | Lennart Wesel (trainer), Daniël Schut en Pauline Fokkelman (co-trainers) |
| Venue: | All participants receive a message about the course location a few weeks before the start date of the course |
In this course, you'll learn to:
1. Communicate your research concisely and effectively
2. Use examples to illustrate your findings
3. Explain complex concepts to journalists and the general audience
5. Convey your enthusiasm for your work
## A Valuable Learning Experience
Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to practice and refine your communication skills in a supportive environment. Discover the rewards of sharing your research with a broader audience and the potential impact it can have.
## Interested in Improving Your Science Communication Skills?
If you'd like to enhance your ability to communicate your research effectively, consider enrolling in our course. Join a group of dedicated scientists committed to sharing their work with the world.
Fee
| Reduced fee: • PhD candidates of Wageningen University with an approved Training and Supervision Plan (TSP) • Postdocs of Wageningen University that are registered at one of the graduate schools in Wageningen |
€ 375 |
| University fee: • All other PhD candidates & postdocs • Staff of Wageningen University |
€ 750 |
| All other participants | € 1500 |
Fee includes study and training material, coffee/tea and lunches.
Cancellation condition
You may cancel free of charge up to 1 month before the start of the course. After this date you will be charged the University fee. Unless:
- You can find someone to replace you in the course and supply the course coordinator with the name and contact information of your replacement.
In this case you will only be charged a € 50,- cancellation fee. - You (PhDs and postdocs of Wageningen University) have a valid reason to cancel (illness or death in the family 1st or 2nd degree).
In this case you will be charged the reduced fee and your supervisor/PI must send a mail indicating the reason for cancellation.
Information
For more information please contact Juliane Teapal, juliane.teapal@wur.nl