| Title | Time | Room | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Communication and Public Engagement | 22.10.2025 09:30 - 13:00 (Wed) | online | Dr. Klinkert, Anette Kreikenbohm, Annika |
| Science Communication and Public Engagement | 23.10.2025 09:30 - 13:00 (Thu) | online | Dr. Klinkert, Anette Kreikenbohm, Annika |
The Berlin University Alliance (BUA) is an alliance of the FU Berlin, HU Berlin, TU Berlin and Charité with the aim of creating a joint research environment in Berlin. All workshops and events of the Graduate Studies Support Program are funded by the BUA and free of charge.
Participation
Doctoral researchers (all disciplines) of the Berlin University Alliance.
Before booking a workshop, please make sure that you can attend for the entire duration to receive a certificate. Please check our terms and conditions.
Objectives
Participants will:
- learn about current developments in science communication and public engagement
- identify potential target groups of their research
- learn how to plan strategic communication and engagement activities related to their research topic
- develop skills and get to know concrete tools for clearly communicating their research to target audiences and potential stakeholders
Content
Openness, transparency, and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences inside and outside academia are key competences in 21st century research and innovation. Transferable skills in the areas of science communication and public engagement are increasingly relevant for academic and non-academic career paths, as well as for the acquisition of national and international funding. The interdisciplinary and interactive training invites early career researchers to gain practical skills in science communication and public engagement. The workshop will empower researchers via a mix of input, reflections, and practical sessions. A major goal of the training will be to enable participants to develop a communication plan related to their individual research topic and to communicate their key messages to diverse audiences in a clear and effective way.
Please note
For updates and announcements register to our DRS Newsletter.
Also check out workshops at the BUA partner institutions that are available for you free of charge: Graduate Studies Support Program.
For workshops held online, participation is allowed under the following conditions: a working camera that is turned on and a microphone to allow active participation in discussions and group work. Headphones must also be used to protect other participants from office eavesdroppers. Regardless of on-site or online workshops, we would like to refer to the rules at Freie Universität Berlin, which can be found in the Code of Conduct.
Further Information
Postdocs are welcome to participate if spots are available.
Doctoral programs calculate credits based on the number of work units earned through workshop participation. Each work unit represents 45 minutes of workshop time, and 8 work units equal 0.5 credit points. For mini workshops (less than 8 work units), credits are calculated proportionally based on the work units. Please note: To be eligible for credit transfer, you must accumulate enough work units from short workshops. For example, attending two 3-hour workshops results in 8 work units (2 workshops x 4 work units each), which equals 0.5 credits.