GAUSS/GGNB workshop: “An Introduction to Science Communication: How, Why, What?” (online, 14 and 17 Nov 2025)
Melissa Sollich, Romas Bielke and Christina Kuhn from the Public Relations Department of Göttingen University are offering the online workshop “An Introduction to Science Communication: How, Why, What?” in cooperation with GAUSS and GGNB.
This workshop is designed for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs interested in the field of public relations and science communication. They will learn how to communicate their research clearly to the general public.
Dates: Monday and Friday, 14 and 17 November 2025
Duration: 2 sessions, 10:00-12:30h
Location: online
Trainer: Melissa Sollich and Romas Bielke
Registration: If you are interested to attend this workshop, please send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short motivation statement.
Workshop description:
Read more: GAUSS/GGNB workshop: “An Introduction to Science Communication: How, Why, What?” (online, 14 and 17 Nov 2025)The workshop will give researchers an overview of the main elements of science communication, including the tools to successfully communicate your research plus useful tips and common pitfalls. The teaching will be in the form of short interactive seminars, with breaks and games for students and time for questions and answers.
Session I
You will learn how to communicate your research to different audiences and what makes a good story. You will find out how journalists and the press operate.
Session II
We will consider controversial topics and difficult questions, followed by different ways to be involved – from science events to social media – plus what support you can get from the University. There will be time for questions and answers.