Tailor-made sessions
Looking for a practical training, inspiration session or hands-on coaching format for your faculty, research group, doctoral school or consortium? We design science communication sessions that fit your goals, audience and context.
From a short keynote-style inspiration session to a full workshop trajectory, we help researchers turn complex science into clearer stories, stronger presentations and more accessible public communication.
Tailor-made courses
Many of our SciComm Academy courses can be customized for your institute or faculty. We can adjust the level, examples, exercises, duration and output to the needs of your participants.
Inspiration sessions
Need a short, engaging session for a research day, conference, doctoral school or faculty-wide event? Inspiration sessions spark motivation, build awareness and give researchers concrete first steps.
Possible topics
Some groups need broad inspiration; others need a concrete skill or a fresh angle for a research day, doctoral school or faculty event. These topics can be booked as short inspiration sessions, or expanded into a more hands-on training.
Inspiration session
In a media interview, you often have only a few seconds to deliver your research story clearly. This session gives researchers seven concrete tips to make sure their key message does not get diluted, but lands exactly where it should. Participants learn how newsrooms operate, how to approach them, and how to position themselves as credible experts.
Inspiration session
Failure is inseparable from science, yet often hidden in the shadows. This session explores how researchers can handle setbacks constructively and turn them into something valuable and instructive — honest, practical and without taboos.
training
This session explores how storytelling helps scientists share their work in a way that sticks. We look at narrative structures such as the Hero’s Journey and the ABT framework, and translate them into concrete tools for stronger openings, clearer tension and more memorable messages.
Inspiration session
What if the way you talk about your research unintentionally leaves people out? This session explores how to make communication more accessible, thoughtful and inclusive, while avoiding blind spots, assumptions and excluding language.
Inspiration session
Many researchers want to engage in science communication, but do not know where to start. This session helps participants choose a format that suits them, define realistic first steps and start without feeling overwhelmed.
training
This session zooms in on LinkedIn for science communication. How do you translate complex research into sharp, engaging posts? How do you build a professional presence and reach peers, funders, journalists or policymakers without losing authenticity?
Training
For researchers invited for television, radio or video, this training gives a first practical introduction to appearing confident and compelling on camera. We work on body language, eye contact and vocal use, with immediate practice in a safe setting and direct feedback.
How it works
We do not simply copy-paste an existing course. We first clarify what your participants need, then design a format that is realistic for your timing, group size and desired outcome.
We discuss your goals.
What should participants understand, practise or produce by the end?
We design the format.
We propose a session, workshop or trajectory with the right balance of input, examples and exercises.
We deliver the session.
Our trainers bring hands-on expertise and adapt to the group during the session.
We can include feedback.
For practical courses, we can add individual or group feedback on texts, pitches, visuals or videos.
Previous projects
Together with partners, we have developed customized trainings and sessions that help researchers turn their science into stories that resonate — whether through writing, video, pitching, infographics or social media.
Previous partners include ILVO, VITO, Vlerick Business School, FWO, Ghent University, imec, LPI KU Leuven Plant Institute, UAntwerpen, YUFE, VLHORA and the SkinTERM consortium.
Testimonials
“The sessions gave our researchers the opportunity to improve their science communication skills. From writing an inspiring article and creating a clear infographic to improving their stage skills, all the different aspects were covered.”
Kim Barbé
FWO · Popular science writing, Infographics & Presenting
“We kregen niet alleen een uitgebreid overzicht, maar ook praktische tips & tricks voor elk social media platform. Zowel ervaren onderzoekers als jongere collega’s gaven aan veel te hebben bijgeleerd.”
Filip Haegdorens
UAntwerpen · Social media for science communication
“From concept to recording, the team was so professional. They tailored each movie perfectly, ensuring it matched the researchers’ unique pitches and key messages.”
Mimi Deprez
UAntwerpen · MSCA IMPACT · Video and pitching
“They created a tailored plan and provided step-by-step guidance for our twelve early-stage researchers. The final videos make our science projects accessible and inspiring to a wide audience.”
Danique Hof
SkinTERM · Video and pitching
Get in touch
I’m Daniëlle, Project Manager at the SciComm Academy. Whether you are just exploring options or already planning a training day, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to discuss how we can support your researchers and strengthen your institution’s science communication efforts.