Workshops & presentations on science communication
Invite us to your university, PhD day, conference or summer school and we will inspire researchers and teach them how to get their message across in attractive and contemporary ways. Select one of our impact workshops below or share your needs with us for a custom training or keynote presentation.
Workshop series IMPACT with science
Check out our workshop series on science communication. We teach you everything you need to know to create more impact with your message, texts, (poster) presentations, infographics and even websites.
At this point, we offer six separate workshops of 3-4 hours each (both offline and online). They can be followed independently, but also work as a series. Talk to us if you want to know which are best for you or your colleagues, or if you are looking for a tailor-made edition.
Writing for scientists
By understanding your audience and aligning your message and goal to their needs, you can really get your point across. In this workshop you’ll create a short pitch or article to practice just that.
Presentation design
Learn all the skills you need to create beautiful science presentations more efficiently. This is a hands-on workshop with both theory and practical PowerPoint tips & tricks.
Storytelling for scientists
Are you ready for the next level of writing, and eager to captivate your audience even more? In this workshop you will learn what you need to turn words into a story.
Poster design & infographics
Do you want people to stop in their tracks and pay attention to your work? Learn how you can use design to get noticed and make your message easier to understand.
Impact with science
Do you want to have a positive effect on the world? We'll make you think about your goal, audience, and message and ensure you know what it takes to create impact!
Talking to the media
Do you want to be more confident around journalists or the media? Or do you want to take advantage of the opportunities that social media offer for scientists? We'll get you started!
Liesbeth and Stephan inspired me to think better about the communication of my research. I thought it was especially cool to learn how to convey a message in such a way that you can attract attention even with the most complex topics. In the future I will package all my messages in a more creative format.”
– David Oerlemand, student at HAS
Our workshops are flexible!
Do you like our workshops, but are you looking for something slightly different? No problem! We offer our workshops in various configurations. In addition to the standard 3 to 4-hour version, we can split the workshop in two or three parts. This gives participants enough time to apply the theory to their own projects – and to receive feedback. We have noticed that this setup works very well with students.
Tweak the workshop to your needs
We can also shift the focus of the workshop slightly, by using our ‘add-ons.’ For instance, we can direct our ‘Writing for Scientist’ workshop towards writing for the web, specifically. Let us know what you are looking for, and we can find a solution.
As a former teacher, I thought I’d gotten the basics of presenting down- until Liesbeth’s workshop showed me that presenting posters is a whole new ball game. In an engaging and interactive way she managed to keep everyone’s attention (which might be the toughest part of online workshops) and gave us tools and tips on how to improve your work immensely with simple changes. I’ve now gone on to share these tips with friends and coworkers so I would definitely recommend it!
-Malu van Schaijk
During ‘Bessensap’, an annual event where science meets press, Stephan told a fully booked room about the do’s and don’t of science presentations. With all kinds of beautiful examples, he explained how graphs, photos and other visual support can complement a story, but also can take away from it. I’m sure it has inspired many members of the audience to create their next science presentation in a clear and creative way.
-Anouk Broersma, Bessensap
Liesbeth gave a 2-hour interactive workshop to our PhD students on how to create impact with scientific research. So much was discussed: How do you keep a poster readable? What do you put and especially NOT put on your slides during a presentation? What is the one-liner of your research? Liesbeth presented in a very spontaneous and open manner, and inspired us to get more out of science. Our participants were excited to put what we learned into practice.
– Famke Mölenberg, PhD candidate in Social Epidemiology, department of Public Health at Erasmus MC
Presentations
If you lack the time for a full workshop, we can also give presentations that highlight most of the key points. These contain fewer exercises, but depending on the length of the presentation there is still plenty of interactivity. We have a few presentations we offer as standard, but let us know if you need something specific.
50 minutes
English / Dutch
Impact with science presentation
Inspire your students and staff to communicate better!
This is a roller coaster ride of a presentation, briefly covering all aspects of science communication and how they contribute to your impact as a scientist: message, goal, design, audience, media and websites.
We love it when scientists go out into the (online) world and engage their audience. During this presentation we showcase the value of a clear message, how to use social media, and how to design their content so it’s more appealing.
Using tips from our book, practical examples and real-life case studies we’ll stimulate you to get more out of your work too!
SPEAKERS
We are also available to talk about our own respective expertise, and have done so on many occasions and in various media. Contact us if you want a talk on Nutrition & Health or Biology!
I’ve never seen a more beautiful presentation than the presentation by Liesbeth. She has a talent for design, and she knows how to make beautiful, clear and powerful slides. In addition, Liesbeth is a top performer in the field of presentation. She speaks enthusiastically about her expertise. She gives lots of examples, clear advice and knows how to present complex matters in an attractive way.
– Marloes Ten Kate, presentation coach
Liesbeth uses design to makes even the most complicated topics easy to understand.
Whether it’s a class of schoolchildren or a room full of CEO’s, Liesbeth is an energetic speaker that will leave you with something to think about.
How can we help you?
We believe good science communication is the key to a better relationship between science and society. So if you want us to give a presentation about this or any related subject, get in touch! Email us at info@theonlinescientist.com and we can develop a custom talk for your event.
Science communication is the key to a better relationship between science and society.