Popular Science Writing
Do you want to turn your research into a captivating story?
Part 1: half-day online workshop on Friday October 3 (9.30-13.30)
Part 2: 30-minute online feedback session on Thursday October 23 or Friday October 24
Make your research matter
Want to reach a wider audience with your work—but unsure where to start? This two-part online training guides you from idea to compelling article, ready for publication.
You'll shape your message, sharpen your writing, and explore different styles and platforms for reaching the public. Learn by doing, with expert coaching and tailored feedback.
What you'll gain
A practical writing toolkit: Learn techniques to make complex topics clear, engaging, and accessible—also useful for grant proposals and academic writing.Hands-on experience: Start writing during the workshop and continue refining your text at home.
Expert feedback: Receive personalized, constructive feedback in a 1:1 session with coach Amy LeBlanc.
Publication support: We’ll help you pitch your article to platforms like BioVox and The Conversation.
A growing network: Join a supportive community of researchers and science communicators.
This course is ideal for...
Researchers or PhD students who are ready to reach a general audience, science communicators who want to sharpen their writing skills and academics wanting to craft opinion pieces or outreach articles.
Meet your coach
Amy LeBlanc teaches the Popular Science Writing Course. Amy is a freelance science communicator and the Senior Content Creator at Biovia, the Flemish cluster for health innovation. She’s also the Editor-in-Chief of our media partner BioVox: an online news platform for Belgian life sciences.
I’m Daniëlle, Project Manager of the SciComm Academy. Whether you’re just curious or ready to take the next step, feel free to reach out with questions or to learn more about how we can support your science communication journey.
Read the articles of our alumni on BioVox
