An Introduction to Science Communication (GGG) online
Learn how to communicate your research clearly to the general public.
Target group:
PhD students of the GGG, other PhD students if free places are available
Schedule:
May 7-8, 2026
(10:00 am to 13:00 on both days)
Venue: online (Login data will be provided via e-mail by the instructor.)
Available seats: 16
Course language: English
Instructors
Romas Bielke, Melissa Sollich and Christina Kuhn, Göttingen University Press Office
Romas Bielke is head of the press office section in the public relations team of the central adimistration of Göttingen University. He is press spokesperson, coordinator of day-by-day media relations and responsible for internal communication.
Melissa Sollich is responsible for International Communication in the public relations team of the central adimistration of Göttingen University and is Coordinator of the Post-Doc-Network at Göttingen University.
Romas Bielke is head of the press office section in the public relations team of the central adimistration of Göttingen University. He is press spokesperson, coordinator of day-by-day media relations and responsible for internal communication.
Melissa Sollich is responsible for International Communication in the public relations team of the central adimistration of Göttingen University and is Coordinator of the Post-Doc-Network at Göttingen University.
Summary
Two sessions – 3 hrs each
The teaching will be in the form of short interactive seminars, with breaks and games for students and time for questions and answers. It will give researchers an overview of the main elements of science communication, including the tools to successfully communicate your research more broadly plus useful tips and common pitfalls.
Session I
You will learn how to communicate your research to different audiences and what makes a good story. You will find out how journalists and the press operate.
Session II
We will consider developments in AI for supporting science communication as well as controversial topics and difficult questions, followed by different ways to be involved and tools that can support you - from science events to social media – plus what support you can get from the University. There will be time for questions and answers.
Two sessions – 3 hrs each
The teaching will be in the form of short interactive seminars, with breaks and games for students and time for questions and answers. It will give researchers an overview of the main elements of science communication, including the tools to successfully communicate your research more broadly plus useful tips and common pitfalls.
Session I
You will learn how to communicate your research to different audiences and what makes a good story. You will find out how journalists and the press operate.
Session II
We will consider developments in AI for supporting science communication as well as controversial topics and difficult questions, followed by different ways to be involved and tools that can support you - from science events to social media – plus what support you can get from the University. There will be time for questions and answers.
- The course will be delivered in English. However, German translations can be offered at any time. Questions and discussion can be in either language.
- The second session will build on the first so researchers must attend both.
Credits: 1 credit
Requirements:
- active participation in both sessions
- written reflection (1-2 pages in word or pdf format) on lessons learnt, consequences for communicating your research as well as perceived benefits and limits (to be sent to ggg.kursanmeldung@uni-goettingen.de by April 1st, 2026)
Registration:
Please, register online via the registration form for GGG courses. Please also note our regulations on bindingness: e.g. four weeks before a course starts, all course registrations are regarded as binding.
Contact for further information:
Dr. Nelly C. Schubert
Phone: +551 39-28219
E-mail: ggg.kursanmeldung@uni-goettingen.de
This course is organized by the Göttingen Graduate School of Social Sciences (GGG).
