Science Engagement Competences: Training Dates for Researchers

With the project “Science Engagement Competences for Researchers”, practice-oriented formats are offered that foster the development and further strengthening of science communication skills.

Overview of the offers:

• Trainings: compact, practice-oriented half-day formats preparing researchers for school visits, extracurricular contexts, or large public events.
• Individual online coaching sessions: tailored support in developing hands-on/minds-on activities.
• Online exchange meetings: moderated formats for reflection and experience sharing among researchers.

Upcoming trainings on science communication in schools

Tuesday, 09.09.2025, 10:00–13:00, Biotechnik Campus Tulln, FH Wiener Neustadt
Topic: Science communication with and for school students

Wednesday, 17.09.2025, 14:00–17:00, online via Zoom
Topic: Science communication in schools

Thursday, 23.10.2025, 14:00–17:00, TU Graz
Topic: Science communication in schools

Upcoming trainings on science communication at large public events

Thursday, 20.11.2025, 13:00–17:00, BOKU Vienna
Topic: Science engagement at large public events

Thursday, 22.01.2026, 13:00–17:00, Medical University of Graz
Topic: Science engagement at large public events

Monday, 16.02.2026, 09:00–13:00, BOKU Vienna
Topic: Science engagement at large public events

Participation is free of charge and open to researchers from all universities; registration is required.

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