Online training for researchers and research teams
An introduction to communicating your research
Discover practical tools to make your research more visible and accessible
If you’re a researcher looking to raise the profile of your work beyond academic audiences, this online session will introduce you to some of the practical communication tools and approaches that can make your research more visible.
Whether you’re applying for funding, working on a public engagement project, or keen to reach journalists, policymakers or industry, this course will help you think clearly about how to talk about your research and where to take your messages.
This is an interactive introduction for researchers at any career stage. The course combines expert guidance, structured exercises, small-group work and peer feedback.
Preparation and feedback
We’ll ask attendees to complete a short questionnaire so our trainers can tailor the course to their own areas of research. Following the course, our expert trainers can be on hand to further review your key messages.
COURSE LENGTH
2 hours
NUMBER OF DELEGATES
This course is designed to run with a maximum of ten delegates, but can be extended to 20.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for researchers at any career stage who want to build confidence in communicating their work beyond academia.
It’s ideal for:
PhD students and early career researchers starting to think about public or media engagement
Mid-career researchers aiming to raise the profile of their research for funding, collaboration, or impact
Academics who want to communicate with non-specialist audiences, from policymakers to the general public
Anyone involved in research who’s curious about how communications can support visibility, engagement, and real-world impact
No prior experience in media or communications is required, just an interest in reaching new audiences with your research.
What to expect
Expert guidance on how and why to communicate your research more widely.
Real-world examples of effective research messaging and media engagement.
Hands-on exercises to help you develop and test your own research messages.
Breakout discussions with fellow researchers to share ideas and peer feedback.
Tools and templates you can take away and apply immediately to your work.
What we cover
Why communications matter
Understanding how strategic communication can support research visibility, engagement and impact.
Identifying your audiences
Thinking beyond academia to consider who might benefit from or be influenced by your work.
Crafting your message
We’ll show you an effective framework for developing clear, compelling messages that make your research relatable.
Exploring communications channels
An overview of potential media formats for your work — from op-eds and features to podcasts and video — and how to choose the right one.
Practical exercises
Develop your own messages, get feedback from peers, and discuss how to take your messages further.
Communications planning
Learn how to spot opportunities throughout your research project and plan ahead with simple tools.
Book this course for your team or your institution
Our workshops can be tailored to the specific needs of your group.