SciComm FOCUS | Increase the Impact of Your Research: Writing Good Policy Briefs
A Doctorate plusBIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
Communicating your research to a non-scientific audience is a big challenge. But it is worth the effort. Getting into the head of policy makers and other societal stakeholders is crucial when aiming at advancing society with your research contributions. In this half-day workshop you will learn how to write a good policy brief. The workshop combines theoretical background information, professional advice and hands-on-exercises.
In-person Workshop
Wednesday, January 23, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please register your interest in this workshop by September 4, 2024, stating your BIGS affiliation.
Trainer
Dr. Katja Fels
Language
English
Location
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47*
*The premises have limited accessibility. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Target Group
Doctoral students from the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)
Track(s)
Research, Research Management
Certificate
4 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
Description
Communicating your research to a non-scientific audience is a big challenge. But it is worth the effort. Getting into the head of policy makers and other societal stakeholders is crucial when aiming at advancing society with your research contributions. The good news is: Reaching out to the public and presenting results of publicly-financed research can become a joy instead of a duty. Nowadays, evidence-based policy is in high demand. The ability to boil down and explain research findings in a way that is accessible to a non-scientific audience is a critical skill – in the media, on public discussions and in political contexts. In an age of intense competition among different institutions for public attention (and funding), such a skill-set also benefits career advancement in academia.
Content
This half-day workshop combines theoretical background information, professional advice and hands-on-exercises. One aim of the workshop is to work in small groups on producing a policy brief that presents one’s own research results.
This workshop is aimed at doctoral students who have already identified their field of research and produced some first policy-relevant results. Participants should bring their own printed research paper/article/preprint (preferably with policy-relevant content) and their own laptop, if possible.
Childcare
If you need childcare during the event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn at least two weeks in advance.
More science communication?
This workshop is part of SciComm - our qualification offerings within science communication. The workshops are offered in three different levels of competence: SciComm BASICS | SciComm FOCUS | SciComm ADVANCED.
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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