The Academy of Science Communication’s webinar series 2024/2025
The Academy of Science Communication’s webinar series 2024/2025 aims to address the common challenges and opportunities scientists face in research communication, exploring different angles by an open discussion format. We have invited experts of different topics and fields who are ready for your questions.
This format allows participants to join individual sessions as needed, accommodating various schedules. No prior knowledge is required, and sessions can be attended independently. With this approach, we aim to make science communication tools more accessible to researchers at all career stages and related professionals working to connect science with the public.
To facilitate participation from both Danish and international members of the scientific community, the series is conducted in English. We hope you’ll join us for this 5-session series running from November to March.
Session 1: Strategic Science Communication
Session 2: The Danish SciCom landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
13 Nov 2024 / 16:00 – 18:00
Join us for an insightful webinar on “Strategic Science Communication,” designed specifically for scientists aiming to enhance their outreach efforts. This session is about defining the type of researcher you want to be when appearing in the media and doing other kinds of communication to non-peers and how you can plan your efforts to maximize the outcome.
Speaker: Anders Monrad Rendtorff, Strategic Advisor.
Host: Peter Hyldgård
Session 2: The Danish SciCom landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
11 Dec 2024 / 16:00 – 18:00
Join us for an insightful webinar on how to navigate in the Danish science communication environment. What are the main challenges as a researcher? How do people relate to science? Where can I practice as a reasearcher? And where can I get help – financially and in other ways? The webinar is designed specifically for scientists (Danish as well as non-Danish speaking) aiming to enhance their outreach efforts in Denmark.
Speaker: Peter Hyldgård, Course Leader, Academy of Science Communication
Session 3: On-Screen and Out in the World
13 Jan 2025 / 16:00 – 18:00
Join us for a hands-on webinar-session focused on translating your expertise into engaging online presentations or videos. This webinar will guide you through the essentials of presenting yourself as an expert to a broader audience, with insights from science journalist and TV host, Line Friis Frederiksen.
Speaker: Line Friis Frederiksen, Science Journalist
Session 4: Establishing Your Researcher Presence on Social Media
Session 5: Science Communication in Practice
19 Feb 2025 / 16:00 – 18:00
This session dives into building and managing your online presence as a researcher. Get an introduction to social media platforms, position yourself effectively, and handle feedback and criticism. Led by digital advocacy expert Benjamin Rud Elberth, this session also includes practical advice on crafting personal presentations that captivate and engage your audience.
Speaker: Benjamin Elberth, Digital Director, Operate A/S
Session 5: Science Communication in Practice
19 Mar 2025 / 16:00 – 18:00
In this special and last session will two alumni of the Academy of Science Communication share how they’ve applied science communication skills in their professional fields. Hear from Amalie Timmermann, an environmental epidemiologist researching the impact of environmental exposures on maternal and child health, and Morten Ravn, a museum curator and research coordinator at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde. Both will discuss the insights and tools from the course that have helped them connect with diverse audiences effectively.
Speaker: Amalie Timmermann, Associate professor at the National Institute of Public Health and Morten Ravn, Curator and Research Coordinator for the Viking Ship Museum
About the Academy of Science Communication
Academy of Science Communication (Formidlingsakademiet) aims to educate more skilled researchers to become proficient in communicating their research effectively. We run courses, workshops and webinars open to all scientists at Danish research institutions.
The Royal Danish Academy of Science and Letters hosts the program.
Academy of Science Communication is funded by Carlsberg Foundation and Novo Nordisk Foundation.