Workshops

Investing in the communication skills of your early-career researchers is a strategic decision that yields significant returns. Our tailored workshops equip participants with essential communication skills from the outset, enabling them to achieve their career goals and enhance institutional visibility. Inspired by our crucial communication support for high-stakes moments, our programs bring urgency and are highly applicable to the academic context.

Our workshops follow our proven strategy, means, and delivery approach. They aim to develop a strategic understanding of communication, knowledge of available media and diverse communication contexts, and practical skills needed to maximize impact. Because all our instructors possess an academic background or work within the academic sector, they deeply understand research and excel at motivating researchers to master new skills.

Currently, our teaching is structurally integrated into the Leiden University Graduate School and the Master’s program of AOG School of Management. We frequently organize custom workshops for academic clients. Our programs offer engaging and insightful contributions to academic events, covering key topics like impactful presenting, effective academic outreach, and preparing young researchers for pitching their work during symposia or pitch contests.

Tailor-Made Programs

All our workshops can be precisely adjusted to your institution’s unique needs, whether delivered online or at your location. We offer flexible program lengths, from a focused lecture or a two-hour workshop to a multi-day course. We have successfully customized programs to:

Fit the needs of a specific research field
Target a particular career stage
Focus on specific communication means (e.g., academic posters, blogging)
Work towards concrete communication goals (e.g., improving the profiling of a research group)
Prepare researchers for a specific event (e.g., public symposium, pitch contest)
Address particular aspects (e.g., managing social anxiety during networking events)

Elevate Your Researchers’ Impact

Invest in your early-career researchers’ communication skills and accelerate your institution’s visibility. Let’s discuss a tailored program that directly addresses your specific needs.

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Academic Outreach

Does your research deserve a wider audience beyond your peers? Our workshop Academic Outreach guides you on how to start. Led by a science journalist and an experienced researcher, you’ll explore strategic approaches to social and traditional media. Learn to share your research in ways that genuinely resonate with a broader audience, maximizing your impact.

Blogging About Your Research

Ready to share your research beyond traditional channels? Our workshop Blogging About Your Research makes getting started easy. Whether joining a group blog or launching your own, we’ll guide you through every essential step: from strategic planning to writing compelling content, and from publishing to effective distribution. Lower the threshold and amplify your research’s reach.

Presentation Skills

As an academic, impactful presentations are central to your work – from lectures to conference talks. Our workshop Presentation Skills empowers you to create compelling stories from your research and design impactful slides. Learn to perform confidently, ensuring your audience not only understands, but also believes and remembers your message.

Networking

Networking opens doors to new jobs, valuable feedback, and vital collaborations for your research. While it can feel intimidating, our workshop Networking transforms this activity into a powerful skill. You’ll discover the true value of strategic networking, learn to confidently spot and seize opportunities, and practice essential skills to expand your academic and professional reach.