Science Communication Autumn School

Wasa Resort, Pärnu

The Autumn School will be held in English. Each participant will be provided with accommodation in a private room.

Credits: 0.5 ECTS

The aim of the Autumn School is to support doctoral students in developing clear and impactful communication skills for presenting their research results through practical exercises. During the course, participants will learn how to identify a suitable target audience for their research, choose the appropriate format, and define the right communication goal to ensure that their scientific message reaches the intended audience—be it the media, the general public, or academic peers. The focus is on building the ability to communicate consciously and purposefully in both academic and public spheres.

Programme

02.10.2025	First day
11.30	Arrival and refreshments
12.00 – 13.30	Introduction to science communication, formats of science communication
13.30 – 14.30	Lunch
14.30 – 16.00	Making your research relevant
16.00 – 16.15	Coffee break
16.15 – 17.45	Media and interviewing
19.00	Dinner

03.10.2025	Second day
9.30–11.00	Principles of popular science writing
11.00–11.30	Coffee break
11.30–13.00	Writing exercise
13.00–14.00	Lunch
14.00–15.30	Summary and conclusion

Additional information

• Each participant will be provided with accommodation in a private hotel room.
• Participants will be offered a rich lunch, dinner, breakfast, and coffee breaks with snacks.
• Participants are responsible for arranging their own transport to the training venue. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Facilitated by: Arko Olesk, Senior Research Fellow in Science Communication, Tallinn University.

Registration: HERE! Registration is closed. In the selection process, equal representation of universities and the order of registration were taken into account.

Contact: Kati Laidus, kati.laidus@ut.ee

Estonian Doctoral School joint event. The Autumn School is intended for doctoral students from all fields.