Workshop: Communicating your research to the public

 

 

 

Arko Olesk is a lecturer and a PhD student in the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School at Tallinn University. He holds a MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College London. In his PhD project Arko studies the interaction between scientists and media under the conception of mediatization of science. As a journalist. he has been twice awarded the national award for the popularization of science. Arko is the chair of the advisory board of the national science communication programme TeaMe+. As a researcher, he also works on the topic of environment communication.

 

 

Increasingly, researchers are expected to communicate with the public and other stakeholders to make their academic work visible and impactful. This workshop supports young researchers in understanding when, where and how to engage with the public to achieve the greatest impact and will provide practical tips for communicating their science.

 

10.00-11.00 Session 1. Introduction to science communication and formats.

11.00-11.30 Coffee Break

11.30-13.00 Session 2. Principles of popular science writing.

13.00-14.00 Lunch Break

14.00-16.00 Session 3. Practical exercise and group analysis.